Dhaka: Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury said Bangladesh and Bhutan will strengthen environmental and energy cooperation.
“Our bilateral cooperation can serve as a model for regional and global partnerships. With collaboration, we can overcome any obstacles and create a brighter, greener tomorrow for our nations and the world,” he said.
The minister said it is incumbent upon us to take decisive actions that will safeguard our natural resources for future generations.
He made the remarks during a bilateral meeting with Minister of Energy and Natural Resources of Bhutan, Gem Tshering, at his office in Thimphu, Bhutan on Tuesday, according to a media statement.
Environment Minister Saber Chowdhury as the outgoing Chairman of the South Asia Cooperative Environment Program (SACEP), congratulated SACEP’s new Chairman, Energy and Natural Resources Minister Gem Tshering of Bhutan.
He also invited Gem Tshering to the tripartite meeting of the environment ministers of Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan to be held in Dhaka next July.
Minister Tshering thanked Environment Minister Saber Chowdhury for his visit to Bhutan and said Bhutan is committed to pursuing sustainable development.
This meeting marks a step forward in our joint efforts to foster environmental stewardship and energy cooperation, he said.
The meeting underscored the shared commitment of both nations to addressing pressing environmental challenges, enhancing sustainable energy practices, and mitigating the impacts of climate change.
Both ministers engaged in productive discussions focusing on mutual cooperation in forest conservation, renewable energy development, and the implementation of climate-resilient strategies.
Earlier, the minister had a meeting with the Minister of Industry, Commerce, Employment and Tourism of Bhutan Namgyal Dorji at his office.
Royal Civil Service Commissioner Tashi Pem also met Minister of Environment Saber Chowdhury at Le Meridien Thimphu on Tuesday.
