Handout                                                                                                         Number : 507

Poland’s  Deputy Minister meets Foreign Minister

Dhaka, February 6 :

            Poland’s First Deputy Minister of Energy Grzegorz Tobiszowski met Foreign Minister Dr. A. K. Abdul Momen at the latter’s office today.

            Recalling the support of Poland in our Liberation War in 1971, Foreign Minister Dr. Momen expressed gratitude to the Polish people and stressed on further enhancing the existing bilateral relations between the two time-tested friendly countries in the days ahead. He thanked the Polish government for extending support for the Rohingya crisis and urged the Polish government to continue its support for ensuring safe and dignified return of Rohingya from Bangladesh to Myanmar.

          On trade issues, he mentioned that in addition to RMG, considering the quality and price the Polish government may import our pharmaceuticals in large scale for the benefit of the two peoples. The Deputy Minister assured to convey this message to the appropriate authorities in Poland. 

            Mentioning the investment-friendly environment of Bangladesh, Foreign Minister Dr. Momen invited the Polish investment in Bangladesh in the sector like- Energy, leather and footwear, agro-processing, food processing and packaging etc. He also urged the Polish government to recruit Bangladeshi semi-skilled and skilled workers and professionals in the sectors like health care, construction, agriculture, industries and tourism to fulfill labour shortage in Poland. He also asked to consider of easing visa issuance process for Bangladeshi businessmen, visitors and students. Putting emphasis on the cooperation in Blue Economy, the Foreign Minister suggested that the two countries may explore the possible areas of cooperation in the promising blue economy sector.

            The Polish Deputy Minister of Energy noted the existing friendly relations between the two countries and stressed on enhancing cooperation particularly in the sectors including science and technology, industry, trade and commerce etc. He stated that the Polish side is interested to sign MoU/Agreement on cooperation in those fields to strengthen the existing bilateral relations. He also informed the Polish government is ready to consider investment of US$ one billion in Bangladesh mainly in mining sectors including coal mining.

            Apart from bilateral issues, views on regional and international issues of mutual concern were exchanged during the meeting. Both sides agreed to maintain cooperation in different multilateral platforms.

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