Norway sees great potential in Bangladesh, with a huge consumer base, as a key market for trade and investment, said Norwegian ambassador to Bangladesh Hakon Arald Gulbransen during the meeting foreign secretary.
The newly appointed Norwegian ambassador Hakon Arald Gulbransen, paid a maiden call on Foreign Secretary Md Jashim Uddin at the foreign ministry on Wednesday.
The foreign secretary thanked Norway for its support, particularly in renewable energy, shipbuilding and ship recycling.
The meeting discussed several key areas of cooperation including trade and investment, Interim Government's priorities, Rohingya issues, and climate change.
The Foreign Secretary highlighted the Interim Government's reform initiatives and sought cooperation for technical expertise, experience sharing, and support for the treatment and rehabilitation of the students injured during the mass uprising in July-August.
The Ambassador expressed support for these reform initiatives and committed to exploring broad areas where Norway could assist.
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to work together for enhanced bilateral relations.
Appreciating Bangladesh's efforts for hosting the Rohingyas, the Ambassador reaffirmed Norway's commitment to extend humanitarian assistance.
The Foreign Secretary thanked Norway for their assistance to the Rohingyas, highlighted the negative impacts on the host community.
He sought support from international community including Norway for a safe and sustainable return of the forcibly displace Rohingyas to their homeland in Myanmar.
