Dhaka:Singapore's Non-resident High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Derek Loh, has conducted a series of important meetings in Dhaka aimed at expanding flight connectivity and exploring cooperation in carbon credits, capacity building, and financial services.
According to United News of Bangladesh, High Commissioner Loh met with Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Rashiduzzaman Millat to discuss the potential for increasing Singapore Airlines flights between Dhaka and Singapore. They also considered possible collaborations at the third terminal of Dhaka airport.
In another meeting with Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Abdul Awal Mintoo, High Commissioner Loh acknowledged Bangladesh's progress in developing its carbon market. He emphasized the mutual benefits of cooperation in carbon credits, which could help both countries achieve climate targets, attract investments, create jobs, encourage technology collaboration, and promote sustainable development for local communities.
High Commissioner Loh expressed Singapore's anticipation of signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on carbon credits collaboration with Bangladesh. Additionally, he met with Finance Secretary Dr. Md. Khairuzzaman Mozumder to discuss opportunities for cooperation in capacity building and financial services.
During his visit, High Commissioner Loh also engaged with editors of major Bangladeshi media organizations and members of the Diplomatic Corps in Dhaka. He was accompanied by CDA Philip Ong and officials from Singapore's Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Enterprise Singapore.