Dhaka:State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir has called for stronger cooperation with Algeria in the energy sector to ensure long-term energy security. This appeal was made during a meeting with Algerian Ambassador to Bangladesh Abdelouahab Saidani, who visited the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, during the meeting, Humaiun Kobir highlighted the historic friendship between Bangladesh and Algeria and expressed a desire to expand bilateral cooperation, especially in the energy sector. He urged the Algerian ambassador to consider greater collaboration to help Bangladesh achieve sustainable energy security.
Discussions also covered potential cooperation in various sectors, including trade, investment, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and shipbuilding. Kobir emphasized the importance of expanding ties in the fertilizer sector to bolster Bangladesh's food security and suggested that collaboration in these strategic areas could enhance economic development for both nations.
The state minister stressed the significance of increasing people-to-people connections and high-level exchanges to deepen the partnership between the two countries. Ambassador Saidani congratulated Kobir on his new role and expressed Algeria's readiness to strengthen cooperation in energy, pharmaceuticals, fertilizer, shipbuilding, and maritime shipping services. The ambassador also emphasized the importance of high-level exchanges to bolster the relationship between Dhaka and Algiers.
Both parties reaffirmed their commitment to expanding bilateral engagements and exploring new opportunities for cooperation in mutually beneficial sectors.