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A delegation from the Consular Corps in Bangladesh (CCB) on Sunday paid a courtesy call on State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam, highlighting the growing role of honorary consuls in advancing Bangladesh’s economic diplomacy.
The delegation, led by CCB President and Honorary Consul General of Mongolia Nasreen Fatema Awal, met the state minister at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to discuss ways to strengthen trade, investment and bilateral economic cooperation with countries represented by honorary consuls.
The delegation included Honorary Consul of Ireland Masud Jamil Khan, Honorary Consul General of Yemen K M Mozibul Hoque, Honorary Consul of Cyprus Shahab Sattar, Honorary Consul of Portugal Shakhawat Hossain, Honorary Consul of Croatia Kazi Shah Muzakker Ahmadul Hoque Ishmam, Honorary Consul General of Greece Faruque Hassan, Honorary Consul of Uruguay Mostafa Quamrus Sobhan, and Honorary Consul of Eswatini Morshedul Alam Chaklader.
According to a press release, the delegation briefed the state minister on the contributions of honorary consuls in promoting Bangladesh’s economic interests abroad, particularly through efforts to expand bilateral trade, attract foreign investment and strengthen commercial cooperation.
The delegation also submitted a proposal, prepared by K M Mozibul Hoque, seeking the restoration of certain consular services and privileges to enable honorary consuls to perform their responsibilities more effectively.
The CCB expressed appreciation for the state minister’s warm reception and constructive discussions, reaffirming its commitment to working closely with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to deepen Bangladesh’s international partnerships and support the country’s economic growth and global engagement.
