New High Commissioner of Singapore to Bangladesh (based in Singapore) H.E Mr. Derek LohEu-Tse met Foreign Minister A.H. Mahmood Ali, MP this morning at the Foreign Ministry.

Congratulating the new High Commissioner, the Foreign Minister expressed satisfaction over the existing close relations between Bangladesh and Singapore. He stressed on further deepening of bilateral cooperation in trade, investment and other areas of mutual interest. Foreign Minister particularly encouraged Singaporean investment in the energy and infrastructure sector of Bangladesh. The High Commissioner reiterated Singapore’s interest in the Power generation and LNG sector, Airport and Port development, and management areas. They have discussed about the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s expected visit to Singapore in early next year.

Foreign Minister Ali opined that ASEAN, as an successful regional body, could play important role in addressing the Rohingya crisis. He also sought Singapore’s support in the effort for early repatriation of forcibly displaced Myanmar nationals from Bangladesh and also for securing a durable solution of the Rohingya problem.

The High Commissioner also met the State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md. ShahariarAlam, MP today. They concentrated more on enhancing bilateral trade and investment, particularly on attracting Singapore investment in the infrastructure, LNG and financial service sectors.