The newly appointed German ambassador to Bangladesh, R眉diger Lotz, has presented his credentials to President Mohammed Shahabuddin at Bangabhaban in Dhaka.
He was accompanied by his spouse Ivana Lotz on the occasion on August 7, according to a press release of the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Dhaka issued on Monday.
The ceremony marked the official start of Ambassador Lotz鈥檚 tenure in Bangladesh.
Following the presentation of credentials, President Shahabuddin and Ambassador Lotz discussed opportunities to further strengthen the longstanding bilateral relationship between Germany and Bangladesh, said the release.
Areas of focus included the promotion of democracy and human rights, women empowerment, climate change mitigation, renewable energy, and the deepening of economic ties through trade and investment for the benefit of both nations.
The release quoted the ambassador as saying, 鈥楬ospitality is at the very heart of Bangladesh鈥攖rust, generosity, and a strong commitment to others. The spirit of the Bangladeshi people is truly inspiring. Through this period of restructuring, I am convinced Bangladesh can achieve its immense potential.鈥�
Germany and Bangladesh share a longstanding relationship and they would continue to walk the path together, the new envoy added.
R眉diger Lotz is a seasoned German diplomat with over three decades of experience in diverse political, economic and multilateral postings across Asia, Africa, Europe and Latin America, according to the release.聽
He has served as consul general in Karachi, deputy head of mission in South Africa, Colombia, Serbia and Afghanistan, and held senior roles in Turkey, Kosovo, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean.
His career also includes key positions at the German Federal Foreign Office in Berlin, the German OSCE Mission in Vienna, and the International Civilian Office in Pristina, focusing on areas, including human rights, migration, economic policy and conflict resolution.
Ambassador Lotz holds a master of public administration from Harvard University and a doctor of law from Freie Universit盲t Berlin, with additional legal studies undertaken in Berlin, Lausanne and Le贸n.
He speaks English, French, Spanish and Serbian.