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Saudi keen to boost ties with Bangladesh

Crown Prince assures support to PM Sheikh Hasina


Published : 10 Sep 2023 11:18 PM | Updated : 11 Sep 2023 04:53 PM

Saudi Arab’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammad Bin Salman on Sunday said that Saudi Arabia wants to work together with Bangladesh to enhance cooperation in all possible areas.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman also assured Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of his full support in this regard. 

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina had a very fruitful meeting with the Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammad Bin Salman Sunday morning in New Delhi on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders’ Summit. 

During the meeting, Prince Salman praised Bangladesh Prime Minister for her inspirational leadership in achieving remarkable socio-economic development in Bangladesh over the recent years. 

He said that Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia would work together to enhance cooperation in all possible areas and assured Bangladesh Prime Minister of his full support in this regard. 

Prince Salman expressed his satisfaction about the ongoing investment made by the Saudi investors in various projects in Bangladesh, including Patenga terminal, Payra port and ACUWA Renewable Energy project. 

He mentioned with gratitude that nearly 2.8 million Bangladeshis are making significant contribution to his country’s economy with their hard work and due diligence. Prince Salman also thanked Bangladesh Prime Minister for supporting Saudi Arabia as the host of the 2030 Expo. 

Bangladesh Prime Minister congratulated the Saudi Crown Prince for embarking on and achieving a number of social reforms in Saudi Arabia and for attaining numerous diplomatic successes in recent times. 

She also invited him to visit Bangladesh. Prince Salman accepted her invitation and expressed his willingness to undertake a visit to Bangladesh.

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