The foreign ministry stated that she visited the new Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen at his office on Sunday as a courtesy call. She mentioned that the UK will maintain its assistance in helping Bangladesh achieve the goal of becoming an Upper Middle Income Country by 2021 and meeting the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. High Commissioner Blake also expressed her government's commitment to collaborating on strengthening relationships. Momen requested the UK's continued support for Bangladesh in the event of a Brexit deal separating the UK from the European Union. Both parties agreed to cooperate on various issues including trade and investment, good governance, enhancing economic partnership, addressing the Rohingya crisis, managing migration, and combating climate change. She mentioned that British investors are very interested in engaging in various sectors in Bangladesh, with a focus on infrastructure. Blake commended Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government for its significant contributions to women's empowerment, poverty alleviation, and overall economic and social development. Momen expressed gratitude to the UK for its assistance in the Rohingya crisis and called for continued support to ensure the safe return of those displaced by violence in Rakhine to their homes in Myanmar. Blake praised Bangladesh for providing shelter to the largest number of Rohingya refugees and pledged ongoing support from the British government and people to help resolve the crisis. The new foreign minister also highlighted the support received from the British government and people during Bangladesh's 1971 Liberation War.