The foreign ministry announced that she had a courtesy meeting with the new Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen at his office on Sunday. She stated that the UK will maintain its support for Bangladesh's goal to become an Upper Middle Income Country by 2021 and achieve the SDGs by 2030. High Commissioner Blake reaffirmed her government's commitment to strengthening bilateral relations. Momen requested the UK to continue supporting Bangladesh in the event of a Brexit deal separating the UK from the EU. Both parties agreed to collaborate on trade and investment, good governance, enhancing economic partnership, addressing the Rohingya crisis, migration issues, and combating climate change. She mentioned that British investors are highly interested in doing business in various sectors in Bangladesh, with a focus on infrastructure. Blake commended Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government for their significant contributions to women empowerment, poverty reduction, and economic and social development. Momen expressed gratitude for the UK's support in the Rohingya crisis and requested for further assistance in ensuring the safe return of those displaced by violence in Rakhine to their homes in Myanmar. Blake also praised Bangladesh for providing shelter to the largest number of forcibly-displaced Rohingya, and assured that the British government and people will continue to assist Bangladesh in resolving the crisis. The new foreign minister also acknowledged the support received from the British people and government during Bangladesh's 1971 Liberation War.