Highlights cooperation on trade and investment, air and shipping connections, agriculture, food security, solar energy, pharmaceuticals, IT
New Ambassador of the UAE to Bangladesh Abdullah Ali Al Hamoudi called on the State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md Shahriar Alam at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Dhaka Wednesday.
The ambassador appreciated the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for the unprecedented development and progress of Bangladesh.
The state minister said the relations between Bangladesh and the UAE are becoming stronger day by day. He hoped that during the tenure of the ambassador the bilateral relations would expand further to ensure mutual interest.
The ambassador highlighted cooperation in enhancing trade and investment, air and shipping connections; and on agriculture, food security, floating-based solar energy, pharmaceuticals, IT, afforestation, and alliance for mangrove forests.
He requested the support of Bangladesh during the 28th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) to be held in Dubai in 2023.
He also sought the cooperation of the Bangladesh government for the operation of Abu Dhabi-based Wizz Air between Abu Dhabi and Dhaka/Chittagong as a low-cost airline.
The state minister emphasised strengthening cooperation for food security and energy security between Bangladesh and the UAE.
Source: unb
