A delegation from Australia, led by Minister for International Development and Multicultural Affairs Dr Anne Aly, met Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin today at his office in Nirbachan Bhaban, Agargaon in the capital.

During the meeting, the Australian minister requested the Election Commission (EC) to inform them of any possible areas where Australia could extend assistance for the upcoming 13th National Parliament elections.

Speaking to reporters about the meeting, EC Secretariat Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed said the delegation mainly came on a courtesy call. “They wanted to know about our elections, preparations, and progress. At the same time, they shared their experiences with us,” he added.

Referring to discussions on electoral cooperation, the EC Secretary said, “We also talked about AI (artificial intelligence) intervention, misuse of information, disinformation, and fake news. They (Australia) also mentioned that they face similar challenges.”