In his opening remarks, Lulzim Pllana, Ambassador of the Republic of Kosovo to Bangladesh, thanked François Chambraud, Director of the Alliance Française de Dhaka, and his team for their hospitality and cooperation in promoting cultural dialogue and linguistic diversity. The Ambassador noted the significance of the Francophonie movement in Kosovo and remarked, “Francophonie in Kosovo is not symbolic; it is lived; in classrooms, cultural centres, and through partnerships with institutions such as the French Institute and international networks.”
Referring to the relations between Kosovo and Bangladesh, the Ambassador further stated, “Bangladesh, a country rich in linguistic heritage and proud of its Language Movement, the promotion of language and culture carries special meaning. Events like this create a space where our two countries, though geographically distant, discover common ground in the appreciation of diversity and cultural expression.”