Buying Airbus aircraft important for advancing Bangladesh's relations with Europe: French ambassador

Advancing relations between Europe and Bangladesh involves the important Airbus issue, commented French Ambassador to Bangladesh, Jean-Marc Séré-Charlet. He stated that decisions made in Dhaka concerning the Airbus issue are significant for determining the long-term good relations with Europe. This is because nearly 50 per cent of Bangladesh's ready-made garments are exported to Europe, making the relationship with Europe a major interest for Bangladesh. Today, Tuesday, the French ambassador made these remarks at the ‘DCAB Talk’ held at the National Press Club in the capital. The Diplomatic Correspondents Association, Bangladesh (DCAB) organised the event. The French ambassador mentioned that neither France nor Europe is concerned about Bangladesh’s agreement with Boeing. France or Europe does not believe in imposing relationships.

Instead, Europe aims to be a genuinely trustworthy partner on Bangladesh's path to development. The Airbus is crucial for advancing the relationship with Europe. Jean-Marc Séré-Charlet noted that several years ago, after technical evaluation and discussions based on significance, Biman Bangladesh Airlines expressed interest in purchasing Airbus. Having Airbus in the fleet of Biman Bangladesh was important and advantageous for them. Major airlines worldwide include both types of aircraft in their fleets, using both Airbus and Boeing. The French ambassador stated that one does not have to rely on a single company. Choices can be made by comparing the benefits of both. For instance, there is an aircraft capable of flying directly to the east coast of the United States from Dhaka without any breaks. And it is not a Boeing, but an Airbus. It is the only aircraft in the world capable of doing so. Therefore, for many logical and technical reasons,…