The weird and wonderful depiction of insects through the ages at the Rijksmuseum - not for arachnophobes 🕷

#UNGA unequivocally rejected Russia’s illegal annexation of #Ukrainian territories, another blatant violation of the United Nations Charter.

143 votes in favour confirm Russia’s international isolation.

Russia will be held accountable. The EU will stand by Ukraine for as long as it takes.

Russia’s failure alone won’t save the rules-based global order.

We must rebuild trust in our global rules and the universal values at their heart.

In these times of transformation and turmoil, Europe must engage even more on the global stage ↓ twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

President Ursula Ursula von der Leyen speaking to #EUAmbassadors on the need to rebuild trust in our global rules and to protect our values. #EUDiplomacy

Journalist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Ressa joined #EUAmbassadors this morning with MEP Raphael Glucksmann Baiba Braže and France Diplomatie🇫🇷🇪🇺 Anne-Claire Legendre for a discussion on #disinformation and the need to prepare for the challenges ahead to protect our core democratic values.

Congratulations to Bangladesh on its election to the UN HRC, with membership an important opportunity to advance human rights in partnership with others.

Shocked and appalled by the vicious attacks on Ukrainian cities.

Putin’s Russia has again shown the world what it stands for: brutality and terror.

I know that Ukrainians will stay strong.

We will stand with Ukraine for as long as it takes, with all the means we have.

Wide ranging exchange between 🇪🇺 and likeminded states and the 🇧🇩National Human Rights Commission on human rights issues, with a focus on abolition and moratorium against death penalty on the #WorldDayAgainstTheDeathPenalty
#EuropeanDayAgainstTheDeathPenalty

The #EUAmbassadors Conference kicks-off today! Join us live as HR/VP Josep Borrell Fontelles delivers his opening statement, at 9H30.

Charles Michel Charles Michel will also speak to the Ambassadors, at 14H.

Tune in as we give you the latest updates on this #EUDiplomacy week!

Extracts from Amb Charles Whiteley’s recent interview with Ahmed Reza of Jamuna TV as 🇪🇺🇧🇩 prepare to mark 50 years of relations. A further episode will be broadcast on Jamuna TV tomorrow. youtu.be/MK2NZGuXzhg

The EU and Bangladesh: Natural Partners in the Climate Crisis
Espen Rikter-Svendsen Alex Berg von Linde Winnie Estrup Petersen Achim Tröster Charles Whiteley Anne van Leeuwen La France au Bangladesh
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The EU pays tribute to the peacekeepers who died serving Bangladesh and the United Nations en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/lyl…

In a spirit of celebration and joyfulness, the EU Delegation to Bangladesh expresses Sharodiyo wishes to members of the Hindu community. May Goddess Durga bring prosperity, harmony and happiness for people of all faiths.

Good to have an impromptu photo shoot after an interview with Ahmed Reza of Jamuna TV.

🇪🇺heads of mission are continuing their regular meetings with political parties to gain insights into the outlook in 🇧🇩. Today, together with HOMs of 🇨🇭 and 🇳🇴, we met GM Quader, Chairman of the Jatiya Party for a wide-ranging exchange.

A great pleasure to visit PHP and SN Corporation ship recycling yards which are implementing best practice in terms of social and environmental standards. 🇧🇩 can consolidate its position as a global leader in ship recycling as more yards adopt international standards.

Informative exchange with experts on ship recycling ahead of visit to Chittagong with Espen Rikter-Svendsen to visit 🛳 recycling yards ahead of 🇧🇩ratification of the HK Convention foreseen for next year.

Great exchanges at the International Business Forum of Bangladesh today with focus on the strengths and challenges of the 🇧🇩economy. 🇪🇺wants to boost commercial ties further as the largest trading partner of 🇧🇩

The Erasmus + roadshow is in Rajshahi to publicise 🇪🇺 scholarships - and sample the different modes of transport on the green and tranquil university campus, including the eco-friendly, battery powered “easy bike”.