French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius confirmed the visit during a meeting with Bangladesh counterpart Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali. Ali returned to Dhaka after a four-day official visit to Paris. Fabius agreed to bring a high-level business delegation, including a delegation from MEDEF, the leading French chamber of commerce. He mentioned plans to inaugurate a Franco-German embassy building in Dhaka with his German counterpart. Fabius commended Bangladesh's achievements in poverty alleviation, women's education and empowerment, and reducing child and maternal mortality under the current government. The foreign ministry stated that their meeting also centered on enhancing bilateral relations, with a particular focus on economic cooperation. They talked about boosting bilateral trade, increasing French investment in Bangladesh, and speeding up cultural exchange programs between the two countries. They also addressed a range of bilateral and international matters, including their shared commitment to fighting climate change, which has a significant impact on Bangladesh. Fabius assured that France would take into account Bangladesh's concerns at the upcoming climate change conference in Paris in December, as Bangladesh is one of the countries most vulnerable to climate change. He also expressed a willingness to collaborate with Bangladesh in combating terrorism and extremism to promote global peace. Ali told him about Bangladesh's efforts to enhance connectivity and regional cooperation through various initiatives such as the BBIN-MVA, the BCIM economic corridor, and the BIMSTEC. Fabius praised Bangladesh's initiatives and offered full cooperation. During his visit to Paris, the foreign minister also visited the Bangla section of INALCO, a language and cultural research institute, where he presented them with some Bangla books. He also participated in the award ceremony 'Chevalier des arts et des lettres' where the renowned Bangladeshi artist Shahabuddin Ahmad was recognized by the French government. Additionally, Ali attended a reception organized by expatriate Bangladeshis and engaged in discussions with members of the Bangladeshi community, as reported by the foreign ministry.