Newly appointed German Ambassador to Bangladesh Dr Rüdiger Lotz on Monday expressed confidence that Bangladesh can realise its “immense potential” during its current period of restructuring.
“Germany and Bangladesh share a longstanding relationship; we will continue to walk this path together,” Lotz said after presenting his credentials to President Mohammed Shahabuddin at Bangabhaban on August 7.
According to a German Embassy media release, the ceremony marked the official start of his tenure in Dhaka. He was accompanied by his spouse Ivana Lotz, reports UNB.
Praising Bangladesh’s people, Lotz said, “Hospitality is at the very heart of Bangladesh – trust, generosity, and a strong commitment to others. The spirit of the Bangladeshi people is truly inspiring.”
Following the credential presentation, President Shahabuddin and Lotz discussed ways to deepen bilateral cooperation in democracy and human rights, women’s empowerment, climate change mitigation, renewable energy, and expanding trade and investment.
Lotz, a career diplomat with over three decades of experience, has served as Consul General in Karachi and Deputy Head of Mission in South Africa, Colombia, Serbia, and Afghanistan, with postings in Turkey, Kosovo, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. He has also worked at the German Federal Foreign Office in Berlin, the German OSCE Mission in Vienna, and the International Civilian Office in Pristina on human rights, migration, economic policy, and conflict resolution.
He holds a Master of Public Administration from Harvard University and a Doctor of Law from Freie Universität Berlin, with additional legal studies in Berlin, Lausanne, and León. He speaks English, French, Spanish, and Serbian.