Dhaka, Nov. 27 -- Germany's ambassador to Bangladesh, Rudiger Lotz, has delivered a pointed reminder that trade relations and political trust are intertwined, saying Dhaka's hesitation over purchasing Airbus aircraft could influence broader economic decisions in Europe, including Bangladesh's chances of retaining GSP+ privileges.
Speaking at a DCAB Talk event at the Jatiya Press Club in the capital on Wednesday, Lotz also said, Germany wants to see "a free, fair, credible and participatory election."
In reply to a question whether it will have implications on trade relations if Bangladesh does not buy Airbus, Lotz said, "Of course it would. We are the most important business partner for Bangladesh and we have the feeling that we have been...