Bangladesh PM, Kuwait Crown Prince discuss ways to boost ties

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman held a bilateral meeting with Kuwait’s Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah on Friday on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

The meeting was held at the Permanent Mission of Kuwait to the United Nations in New York. 

Both leaders discussed ways to further strengthen the historic and friendly relations between Bangladesh and Kuwait.

During the meeting, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman recalled the long-standing friendly ties between the two countries and the historic contributions of former president Ziaur Rahman and former prime minister Begum Khaleda Zia to the development of relations and expansion of mutual cooperation.

The prime minister said the foundation of mutual respect, goodwill and cooperation between Bangladesh and Kuwait laid during their tenure has expanded further over time. 

In the current context, he stressed the importance of deepening and broadening the historic relationship for the mutual benefit of the people of the two countries.

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The two leaders exchanged views on various issues of mutual interest, including increasing manpower exports, expanding trade and investment, and strengthening economic cooperation.

They also discussed various regional and international issues and stressed the importance of maintaining regular communication, cooperation and coordination on matters of mutual interest.

Tarique Rahman stressed the need to increase high-level contacts between the political leadership of the two countries and expand cooperation in the areas of economy, trade, investment, manpower and other potential sectors to further advance the existing friendly relations between Bangladesh and Kuwait.

The two leaders expressed their resolve to further strengthen the existing cooperation for the mutual benefit of the people of Bangladesh and Kuwait.