Dhaka, Nov. 26 -- Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Wednesday dismissed the notion that choosing Boeing over Airbus might shape EU-Bangladesh relations and GSP-related discussions, stressing Bangladesh's ties with Europe would not be affected by a commercial deal.

"I do not believe our overall relations will be affected by a commercial deal," he told reporters while responding to a question at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Earlier, German Ambassador to Bangladesh Dr Rudiger Lotz at 'DCAB Talk' said Bangladesh's withdrawal from its commitment to purchase Airbus aircraft would have an impact on its trade relations with Europe.

He said Bangladesh's decision regarding the purchase of Airbus aircraft from France could influenc...