Humaiun seeks stronger Algeria cooperation for energy security
Bangladesh and Algeria also discussed expanding cooperation in fertiliser, pharmaceuticals, trade, investment and shipbuilding, with both sides emphasising high-level visits and stronger people-to-people ties.
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir today (13 October) sought enhanced cooperation with Algeria in the energy sector to ensure its long-term energy security as the two countries explored opportunities to deepen bilateral partnerships in several key economic sectors.
He made the request when Algerian Ambassador to Bangladesh Abdelouahab Saidani paid a courtesy call on him at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs here, said a ministry press release.
During the meeting, the state minister reaffirmed the longstanding friendship between Bangladesh and Algeria and expressed Bangladesh's interest in expanding bilateral cooperation, particularly in the energy sector.
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He requested the Algerian envoy to explore greater collaboration in energy to help Bangladesh achieve sustainable and long-term energy security.
The two sides also discussed opportunities to strengthen cooperation in trade, investment, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, shipbuilding and people-to-people exchanges.
Kobir particularly emphasised the importance of expanding cooperation in the fertiliser sector to strengthen Bangladesh's food security.
He said closer collaboration between the two countries in these strategic sectors could contribute to their mutual economic development and further consolidate bilateral relations.
The state minister also underscored the importance of increasing people-to-people contacts and exchanging high-level visits to deepen the partnership between the two friendly countries.
During the meeting, Ambassador Saidani congratulated Kobir on assuming office as state minister for foreign affairs and expressed Algeria's willingness to further strengthen bilateral cooperation.
The Algerian envoy responded positively to Bangladesh's proposals and expressed interest in enhancing cooperation in energy, pharmaceuticals, fertiliser, shipbuilding and maritime shipping services.
He also stressed the importance of high-level exchanges to further strengthen the existing relations between Dhaka and Algiers.
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to expanding bilateral engagement and exploring new avenues of cooperation in mutually beneficial sectors.
