While apprising about the economic development of South Africa and its comparative advantage on many areas, the South African Foreign Minister underlined the importance of continuing cooperation between the two countries in trade, economic and other identified areas.īoth sides agreed that there would be visits by a business delegation from Bangladesh to South Africa and vice versa. READ: Diplomatic Missions deeply concerned over reports of operations clearance by Myanmar Militaryĭr Pandor expressed satisfaction on the warm welcome extended to her and the visiting South African delegation. He underlined the importance of high-level visits and exchange of business delegations between the two countries. She was accompanied by high officials of South African Foreign Ministry and the South African High Commissioner in India.Īt the outset of the meeting, Dr Momen informed the South African Foreign Minister about the celebration of the birth centenary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and Golden Jubilee of independence in Bangladesh.ĭr Momen briefed her about the development march of Bangladesh under the prudent leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the huge socio-economic progress achieved by Bangladesh during the last decade.ĭuring the meeting, both sides discussed important issues of mutual interest and cooperation.ĭr Momen proposed that there may be cooperation between both sides in different areas of mutual interest, including agriculture and blue economy. He sought support of the government of South Africa at IMO and other Bangladesh candidature.ĭr Pandor paid a bilateral visit to Bangladesh after her engagements at IORA 21st Council of Ministers meetings in Dhaka. Bangladesh has urged the South African government to establish a diplomatic representation in Dhaka in order to facilitate consular and other cooperation as the two countries seek greater cooperation in broader areas.įoreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen made the request during a meeting with South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Dr Grace Naledi Mandisa Pandor at State Guest House Padma on Thursday.ĭr Momen sought continued cooperation of South Africa in Rohingya repatriation issue.
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