Bangladesh seeks enhanced energy co-op with Oman
NN Online:
Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Monday emphasised Bangladesh’s interest in fostering “deeper cooperation” with Oman in the energy sector. He also called for a reliable guarantee of energy supply from the Middle Eastern nation to support Bangladesh’s growing energy needs.
On the sidelines of the 8th Indian Ocean Conference (IOC) in Muscat, the foreign affairs adviser met with Foreign Minister of Oman Sayyid Badr Albusaidi and discussed various issues of mutual interests.
The foreign minister of Oman welcomed Foreign Affairs Adviser Hossain to Oman.
Both sides expressed satisfaction over the excellent bilateral relations the two countries are enjoying.
The two countries recalled that Bangladesh and Oman will soon complete the 50th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations and agreed to duly celebrate it.
The foreign affairs adviser invited his Omani counterpart to visit Bangladesh to mark the celebration, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
He thanked the government of Oman for hosting a large number of Bangladeshi expatriates in Oman who are contributing to both the economies.
The foreign affairs adviser requested his Omani counterpart the consideration of the Oman government for recruitment of Bangladeshi professionals like doctors, engineers, IT professionals and nurses by the country.
He also requested to recruit shipbuilding technicians from Bangladesh.
The foreign affairs adviser also held a meeting with State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Qatar Soltan Al Muraikhi.
He thanked the government of Qatar for hosting a good number of Bangladeshi expatriates in Qatar.
The foreign affairs adviser requested consideration of the Government of Qatar for recruitment of Bangladeshi professionals like doctors, engineers, IT professionals and nurses.
He invited representatives from the relevant authorities from Qatar to visit Bangladesh to meet the professionals for prospective recruitment.
Hossain also welcomed investment from Qatar and both sides highlighted the importance of visits from private sectors of Qatar to Bangladesh to identify the sectors for investment.