French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius confirmed the visit during his 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 representatives from MEDEF, the leading chamber of commerce in France, at Ali's request. He also mentioned plans to inaugurate a Franco-German embassy building in Dhaka with his German counterpart. Fabius commended Bangladesh for its achievements in poverty alleviation, women's education and empowerment, and reducing child and maternal mortality rates under the current government. The foreign ministry mentioned that their meeting centered on enhancing bilateral relations, particularly in terms of economic cooperation. They talked about boosting bilateral trade, increasing French investment in Bangladesh, and speeding up cultural exchange programs. They also touched upon a range of bilateral and international topics, including their shared commitment to addressing climate change, which poses a significant threat to Bangladesh. Fabius assured that France would take into account Bangladesh's concerns at the upcoming climate change conference in Paris, acknowledging Bangladesh as one of the countries most vulnerable to climate change. He also expressed interest in collaborating with Bangladesh to combat terrorism and extremism in order 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, and gifted them some Bangla books. He was present at the award ceremony 'Chevalier des arts et des lettres' where renowned Bangladeshi artist Shahabuddin Ahmad was recognized by the French government. Ali also participated in a gathering organized by expatriate Bangladeshis and engaged in discussions with the Bangladeshi community, as reported by the foreign ministry.