23 February 2020:

Visiting Malaysian Minister for Human Resources M. Kulasegaran, today called on the Foreign Minister Dr. A  K Abdul Momen, MP at his Office in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Dr. Momen thanked Malaysian Government for employing around 280 thousand Bangladeshi workers in Malaysia during 2017-2018 under G2G Plus process. Dr. Momen requested Malaysian Government to regularize the undocumented Bangladeshis staying in Malaysia as the migrant workers can immensely contribute to both local and home economies.

Foreign Minister thanked Malaysia for their continued support both internationally and regionally with reference to the Rohingya crisis. He also appreciated Malaysia’s condemnation of atrocities committed against the people of Rakhine State of Myanmar (Rohingyas) and its bold actions in support of persecuted Rohingyas. He requested Malaysia to remain proactive in the ASEAN platform to convince Myanmar for creating a conducive environment for a safe, dignified and sustainable repatriation of the Rohingyas. The Minister assured to remain engaged on the issue and continue Malaysia’s support for a durable solution to the crisis.

Terming Malaysia as Bangladesh’s important bilateral trading partner, Dr. Momen suggested that the two way trade can be expanded if Malaysia invests in Bangladesh where a liberal and investor friendly environment is prevailing.

Dr. Momen thanked Malaysian Minister for visiting Bangladesh and expressed hope that Malaysian labor market will soon be opened for Bangladeshi migrant workers. 

He recalled the warm and friendly bilateral relations between the two countries who are bound by common religious, cultural and historical traits.