French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius confirmed that Bangladesh counterpart Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali had completed his four-day official visit to Paris and returned to Dhaka. Ali had requested Fabius to bring a high-level business delegation, including representatives from MEDEF, the leading chamber of commerce and industries in France. Additionally, Fabius and his German counterpart would jointly inaugurate a Franco-German embassy building in Dhaka. 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 stated that their meeting also addressed the enhancement of bilateral relations, with a particular focus on economic cooperation. They talked about increasing bilateral trade, boosting French investment in Bangladesh, and speeding up cultural exchange programs between the two countries. In addition, they discussed various bilateral and international topics, including their shared commitment to combat climate change, which has a significant impact on Bangladesh. Fabius mentioned that France would take into consideration 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 to counter 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 in promoting regional cooperation and peace. 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 participated in the award ceremony 'Chevalier des arts et des lettres' where renowned Bangladeshi artist Shahabuddin Ahmad was recognized by the French government. Additionally, Ali attended a reception held by expatriate Bangladeshis and engaged in discussions with members of the Bangladeshi community, as reported by the foreign ministry.