Bangladesh keen to enhance bilateral cooperation with Libya

Bangladesh has thanked the Libyan government for resolving the outstanding payments of some of the Bangladeshi health professionals and expressed hope that the case will be resolved for the rest of the health professionals, as soon as possible.

Lybian Ambassador to Bangladesh Abdulmutalib SM Suliman paid a courtesy call on Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday.

Discussions during the meeting encompassed a wide range of topics, underscoring the potential for multifaceted cooperation between the two nations.

Both parties expressed interest in exploring avenues for collaboration in key areas such as the export of human resources from Bangladesh to Libya, addressing the challenges of irregular migration and supporting Bangladesh’s candidacies in various multilateral fora, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The meeting reaffirmed the commitment to further strengthening the existing friendly relations between Bangladesh and Libya, with a shared vision for future growth and cooperation.

The ambassador extended his heartfelt congratulations to the foreign adviser on assuming his role in the interim government of Bangladesh.

He expressed optimism for the continued enhancement of bilateral relations, particularly in light of the forthcoming 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Bangladesh and Libya.