State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam today underscored the importance of expanding Bangladesh-Algeria cooperation in recruiting skilled and semi-skilled workers and welcomed efforts to establish a Joint Consultative Commission. She made the remarks when Algerian Ambassador to Bangladesh Abdelouahab Saidani paid a courtesy call on her at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. During the meeting, the two sides reaffirmed the longstanding friendship and growing partnership between Bangladesh and Algeria and discussed ways to further deepen bilateral cooperation across a range of sectors.
Enhanced Cooperation in Multiple Sectors
The state minister requested the Algerian envoy to enhance collaboration in the energy sector to help ensure Bangladesh's long-term energy security. The two sides also explored opportunities to strengthen cooperation in trade, investment, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, fisheries and aquaculture, shipbuilding and manpower.
Strengthening People-to-People Contacts
Shama also stressed the need to strengthen people-to-people contacts and underscored the importance of exchanging high-level visits to further consolidate the partnership between the two brotherly nations.
Algeria's Commitment to Bilateral Ties
Ambassador Saidani reiterated Algeria's interest in expanding cooperation with Bangladesh in the fields of energy, agriculture, pharmaceuticals and shipbuilding. He also expressed his country's commitment to promoting high-level exchanges to further deepen the existing bilateral relationship, according to a Ministry of Foreign Affairs press release.
Significance for Bangladesh
This enhanced cooperation is crucial for Bangladesh as it seeks to diversify its workforce and secure long-term energy needs. Strengthening ties with Algeria could lead to significant advancements in various sectors, contributing to the overall economic growth and development of Bangladesh.
