Saudi Deputy Interor Minister Dr. Nasser bin Abdulaziz Al Dawood called on Foreign Minister of Bangladesh Dr. A K Abdul Momen, MP at State Guest House, Padma today. Foreign Minister welcomed the Saudi Deputy Interrior Minister  and thanked him for his visit to Bangladesh. Saudi Deputy Minister expressed his gratitude to the Foreign Minister for receiving him despite his busy schedule. Foreign Minister thanked His Majesty the Saudi King, His Royal Highness Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia for their cordial support for strengthening relations between Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia in multiple sectors. The Saudi Deputy Minister highly appreciated the role of the government under the able leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for steady economic development of Bangladesh. The Deputy Minister briefed Foreign Minister about the interest of Saudi Arabia for closer security cooperation between Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia for common mutual interests.

 

 

Foreign Minister mentioned that Bangladesh Government is working closely with Saudi Arabia for further strengthening cooperation in trade and investments, security, education and culture, power and energy, civil aviation and tourism. Foreign Minister told him that Bangladesh government and people are waiting to welcome crown prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia to Bangladesh soon. Foreign Minister expressed his satisfaction that tomorrow both sides would sign two important agreements on security cooperation and Route to Meeca service which would consolidate relations between the two countries.  Under route to Makkah Service Agreement Pilgrims/ Hajis would be able to complete their immigration in Dhaka prior their departure to Saudi Arabia. Bangladesh is the first country with whom Saudi Arabia going to sign Route to Makkah service agreement considering excellent relations between Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia. Foreign Minister Dr. Momen thanked the Saudi Deputy Interionr Minister for his visit to Dhaka.