UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Nahyan admired the overall socio-economic development of Bangladesh and advancement of the people.
He also commended the large participation of Bangladesh IT professionals in outsourcing sector.
He made the comment when foreign minister Dr AK Abdul Momen briefed him about the country's development during the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week programmes at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre on January 14, the foreign ministry said on Wednesday.
The UAE minister enquired to know about the future development strategy of the Bangladesh government.
Dr. Momen responded that government has taken initiatives to establish 100 Economic Zones, 28 Hi-tech Parks and related infrastructure, a good number of which have already been developed.
He urged that UAE side to make official declaration on opening of all sectors of recruitment for Bangladesh nationals in the UAE.
The UAE Foreign Minister assured Dr. Momen that UAE side would consider the proposal. The meeting took place alongside the Panel Interview to the Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at the Future Sustainability Summit: Inclusive and Multilateral Climate Action segment.
Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen, Secretary to the Prime Minister Tofazzal Hossain Miah and high officials of Bangladesh and UAE sides were present at the call.
The Foreign Minister also apprised him about the stalled situation with displaced Rohingya nationals living in Bangladesh.
He conveyed thanks to the UAE for supporting Bangladesh on Rohingya issue at different platforms.
He called for UAE’s continued support on the crisis. Dr. Momen also informed that Bangladesh would like to participate in Dubai Expo 2020 in large scale.
The UAE Foreign Minister assured that their side would try to ensure larger Bangladesh presence at the Expo.
At the end of the meeting, both Ministers signed the Agreement on Allotment of land to Bangladesh Embassy at diplomatic enclave in Abu Dhabi in reciprocity to allotment of land for UAE Embassy in Dhaka.
