FM begins Europe tour on April 23

During his tour, he will hold bilateral talks with the foreign ministers of France, the Netherlands and Switzerland. He will also hold talks with the Foreign Minister of European Union at its headquarter in Belgium.

"I will have discussion on bilateral, regional and international issues of common concern with my counterparts during the visit," Morshed Khan said.

In Belgium, he said as chair of the Saarc council of ministers, he will hold talks on enhanced cooperation between the Saarc and the EU.

Morshed Khan said relations between Bangladesh and France, the Netherlands, Switzerland and EU are excellent and he will discuss with his counterparts to enhance ties further as well as increase trade and economic cooperation. He said he will also invite the European entrepreneurs to invest in Bangladesh.