By Correspondent, The CNN :
European Union President Charles Michel congratulated Sheikh Hasina for being elected Prime Minister for the fourth time in a row. Charles Michel congratulated the head of government in a greeting message from Brussels on Tuesday (January 23).
In his congratulatory message, he said, European Union is a reliable and long-term partner of your country. We are committed to continue working with Bangladesh on sustainable development, climate change, migration and other issues of interest.
Charles Michel said negotiations for a Partnership and Cooperation Agreement to expand and modernize our cooperation will begin soon. This agreement will create a solid framework for our relationship in the years to come. Within the framework of our long-term partnership with Bangladesh, the European Union will work with the Government of Bangladesh to uphold and advance the partnership’s democracy, human rights and rule of law.
Awami League formed the government for the fourth consecutive time with a majority of more than two-thirds in the 12th National Parliament election held on January 7. With this, Sheikh Hasina became the Prime Minister of the country for the fifth time, whose record is unmatched by any other politician.
Since the victory, various countries have continued to wish and congratulate Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
