The President urged Qatari investors to invest in the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) of Bangladesh. Sahabuddin
The Head of State said that Bangladesh will welcome investments in various sectors of the food supply chain from production to consumption – agro-production and processing, food packaging, smart agriculture, fertilizer production.
He made this call in a courtesy meeting with the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani who is visiting Dhaka on Tuesday (April 23) afternoon at Bangabhaban.
After the meeting, the President’s press secretary. Zainal Abedin briefed.
Acknowledging Qatar as a valuable development partner of Bangladesh in the Gulf region, the President said, ‘The Amir’s visit and the 10 agreements and memorandums of understanding (MoU) executed between the two countries will further expand and deepen bilateral cooperation in the days to come.’
The President said, ‘Bangladesh Government has established 100 Special Economic Zones for foreign investment. Qatari investors can get massive incentives and support in sectors like petrochemicals, energy, machineries, information technology, electronics, ceramics, agribusiness, food processing.’
President Sahabuddin expressed his gratitude to the Government of Qatar for providing employment opportunities to around 3.75 million Bangladeshis.
He said, ‘This manpower is constantly contributing to the socio-economic development of both Bangladesh and Qatar.’
The President urged the Emir of Qatar to recruit more young, skilled and semi-skilled manpower, IT experts, professional technicians.
The President thanked the Qatari government for supplying liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Bangladesh and sought long-term energy assistance from Qatar.
He stressed on both sides to play a more effective role in exploiting trade and business potential.
The President also praised Qatar’s efforts (along with Egypt and the US) to facilitate ongoing talks between Israel and Hamas.
The Emir of Qatar praised the socio-economic development of Bangladesh under the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
He assured that all necessary assistance will continue for Bangladesh in the coming days.
The Emir of Qatar said, “The various agreements and memorandums of understanding signed by Qatar and Bangladesh will play a more effective role in the development of bilateral and multilateral relations between the two countries.”
Both the leaders exchanged pleasantries during the courtesy call and expressed happiness that the visit will pave the way for further strengthening the multifaceted partnership between Bangladesh and Qatar.
In the meeting, the Foreign Minister of Bangladesh. Hasan Mahmud, Minister of State for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid Bipu, Foreign Secretary and concerned secretaries of Bangabhaban were present.
Qatar’s delegation included Amiri Dewan Chief Sheikh Saud bin Abdul Rahman Al-Thani, Commerce and Industry Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al-Thani, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Sultan Bin Saad Al-Muraikhi and Qatar’s Ambassador to Bangladesh Seraya Bin Ali Al-Qahtani.
After the meeting, Aamir also participated in the photo session. He also signed the visitors book kept there.
The Emir of Qatar and his entourage attended lunch after the meeting at the Credential Hall of Bangabhavan.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Speaker of the National Parliament. Shirin Sharmin Chowdhury, Chief Justice Obaidul Hasan, Cabinet members, advisors and some eminent persons participated in this feast.
A cultural program was organized in honor of the Emir of Qatar. News: Bass
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