Newly-appointed French Ambassador Marie Masdupuy applauded Bangladesh's steady and outstanding development, which supports its goal of becoming a developed nation by 2041, reports BSS.

She made the appraisal while paying the maiden courtesy call on Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen at later’s office. 

They agreed to further strengthen the bilateral ties between the two friendly nations.

During the meeting, Momen recalled the support of France and contributions of the French intellectuals like Andr, and Malraux to our War of Liberation in 1971.

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