Bangladesh, UAE agree to deepen bilateral relations

Bangladesh and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have decided to strengthen their current bilateral relationship for mutual benefit.

The decision was reached during a bilateral meeting on Tuesday between Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and UAE Vice President and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

At the meeting in Dubai Exhibition Centre, both leaders led their respective teams.

Following the meeting, Foreign Minister Dr. AK Abdul Momen informed the press.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai, emphasized the importance of strengthening Emirates flight operations between the two countries.

Sheikh Hasina responded by stating that her government is now working on the third terminal of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. "To that end, we're striving to improve our capacity," she continued.

She stated that the UAE has numerous commercial and investment opportunities in Bangladesh.

The Prime Minister of Bangladesh praised the UAE government for successfully combating the Covid-19 outbreak.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum praised Bangladesh's administration in this regard, stating Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, "You have also done well (regarding Covid-19 control)".

Sheikh Hasina also commended Al Maktoum for transforming Dubai into a world-class city.

"We have a lot of space for additional development," the prime of Bangladesh told the Dubai ruler when asked about the country's development.

The UAE Prime Minister expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for her visit to the UAE to commemorate International Women's Day.

Among others, Chairperson of National Advisory Committee on Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders Saima Wazed, Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen, Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi, Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Imran Ahmad, Prime Minister’s Private Industry and Investment Affairs Adviser Salman F Rahman and State Minister for Women and Children Affairs Fazilatun Nessa Indira, PM’s Principal Secretary Dr Ahmad Kaikaus, Foreign  Secretary Masud Bin Momen, Bangladesh Ambassador to the UAE Mohammed Abu Zafar, Director General of Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS) Major General Mohammad Maksudur Rahman, and President of Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industries (FBCCI)  Md Jashim Uddin were present from Bangladesh end.