UK reiterates support to caretaker govt

British Minister for Asia, Africa and the UN Marc Malloch-Brown reiterated the British support for the caretaker government's plans and programmes during a meeting with Foreign Adviser Iftekhar Ahmed Chowdhury in London yesterday.
They also discussed issues related to climate change on which Bangladesh and the UK are working closely together, and touched on a number of international and bilateral issues.
At the meeting held at the Foreign & Commonwealth Office, Malloch-Brown expressed his 'understanding, empathy and support' for the caretaker government's plans and programmes, said a foreign ministry press release.
"It was a constructive meeting. The UK reiterates its continued support to the caretaker government of Bangladesh," said Malloch-Brown after the meeting.
Iftekhar said, "On a personal note it was wonderful to be able to see Lord Marc Malloch-Brown in his new responsibility in Prime Minister Gordon Brown's team."
"I had known him well when he served with the United Nations in New York, and I have always admired his keen interest on development issues. He appreciates our achievements in this field. I see him as a good friend of Bangladesh," he said.
Iftekhar stopped off in London on his way back home from an official visit to Russia.