Canadian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Ajit Singh paid a maiden courtesy call on State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir at the latter's office on Sunday afternoon.

Warmly receiving the envoy, the State Minister discussed avenues for advancing multilateralism and anticipated high-level bilateral engagements on the sidelines of the upcoming United Nations General Assembly.

Talks addressed broadening economic exchange beyond garments into light engineering, machinery and reciprocal trade delegation visits, with the State Minister spotlighting the contributions of Canada's exceeding 100,000-strong Bangladeshi diaspora.

The discussions covered humanitarian and strategic priorities, as the State Minister acknowledged ongoing Canadian backing for the Rohingya response while the High Commissioner reiterated support for safe, dignified and voluntary repatriation to Myanmar.

Looking toward Bangladesh's chairmanship of the 81st UNGA session, Dhaka sought Ottawa's partnership in climate leadership and financing.

Additionally, the envoys explored agricultural cooperation frameworks and energy collaboration, reaffirming bilateral ties anchored in mutual trust and friendship.