Dhaka, (14 February) :
Foreign Minister Dr. A K Abdul Momen held a bilateral meeting with the UAE Foreign Minister
Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Dubai yesterday. During the meeting, both the Foreign Ministers reviewed
the bilateral relations between the two countries especially in view of the expected visit of the Prime Minister
Sheikh Hasina to the UAE in next month at the invitation of the Prime Minister of the UAE and the Ruler of
Dubai.
Dr. Abdul Momen congratulated the UAE leadership and people on their 50th anniversary of their
nationhood while appreciating the spectacular achievements during last five decades. In this regard, the two
Foreign Ministers agreed to organize some special events to mark the twin golden jubilee of nationhood of
Bangladesh and UAE.
Both the Foreign Ministers recalled the existing excellent bilateral relations between the two countries
and underlined the need to work together in all areas of cooperation to the mutual benefits of the two peoples.
Among the issues, they highlighted mutual commitment to deeper political engagement, cooperation in trade,
commerce, investment and economic areas, enhanced air and maritime connectivity especially establishing
direct shipping links between the two countries’ sea ports and introducing direct cargo flights to maintain
seamless and uninterrupted supply chains.
Both the Foreign Ministers also agreed to explore new contours of collaboration in the field of
agriculture and food security, culture, cooperation in the field of science, innovation and technology with
focus on ICT, IoT and digitalization in order to elevate the relationship to a comprehensive partnership.
The two Foreign Ministers also exchanged views on the regional and multilateral cooperation between
the two countries. Dr. Momen briefed the UAE Foreign Minister of the situation arising out of the forcibly
displaced Myanmar nationals currently sheltered in Bangladesh and sought continued cooperation and support
of the UAE for an early resolution of the crisis.
It may be noted that the Foreign Minister Dr. Momen led a 7-member delegation to the UAE on a
bilateral visit from 10-13 February. During his stay in Abu Dhabi, Dr. Momen also met Director General,
IRENA and attended several programs as chief guests including Bangladesh Business Council meeting in
Dubai and seminar organized at Dubai EXPO 2020 by Bangladesh Tourism Board, seminar at Emirates
Centre for strategic Studies and Research, in Abu Dhabi. He also inaugurated the Bangabandhu Corner at
Bangladesh Consulate, Dubai and visited a Skill Development Centre for Bangladeshi workers in Dubai.
