Netherlands Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen commended the reform measures introduced by the new government of Bangladesh during a bilateral meeting with Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman in Manila. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 50th anniversary of the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC).
The foreign ministers reviewed Bangladesh-Netherlands relations and discussed advancing cooperation in areas such as the circular economy, legal migration, and technology transfer for delta development.
FAQ
What reform measures were praised by the Dutch Foreign Minister?
The Dutch Foreign Minister commended the reform measures introduced by the new government of Bangladesh. However, specific details of these reforms were not provided in the press release.
What areas of cooperation were discussed during the meeting?
The meeting focused on cooperation in the circular economy, legal migration, and technology transfer for delta development.
What concerns were raised by the Bangladesh Foreign Minister?
Dr Khalilur Rahman raised concerns over delays in visa processing and the increasing rejection of visa applications by Bangladeshi students seeking higher education in the Netherlands. He also requested the withdrawal of Bangladeshi Apostille documents.
What assurances were given by the Netherlands Foreign Minister?
Tom Berendsen assured Dr Rahman that he would look into the visa processing and Apostille document issues with a view to reaching a satisfactory resolution.