Italy backs Bangladesh’s democratic transition, July Charter: Deputy Defence Minister

Italy has expressed its full support for Bangladesh’s democratic transition and the July Charter, a reform blueprint aimed at renewing the country’s democratic institutions, Italian Deputy Minister for Defence Matteo Perego di Cremnago said on Tuesday.The Italian undersecretary made the remarks during a courtesy call on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna in Dhaka.During the meeting, the two sides held wide-ranging discussions on trade and defence cooperation, migration, the upcoming February 12 general elections and referendum, European Union election observation, and the July Charter.Praising the July Charter, Perego said Italy supports the comprehensive reforms outlined in the document and reaffirmed Rome’s backing of Bangladesh’s democratic transition through the February 12 vote.Describing the Indo-Pacific as the new centre of global gravity, the Italian deputy minister said Italy is keen to strengthen relations with countries in the region, including Bangladesh, noting the country’s growing economy and the ...

• 21 Jan 2026