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Dhaka: Bangladesh and Algeria have expressed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation in energy, trade, investment, pharmaceuticals, agriculture and other sectors during a meeting between State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam and Algerian Ambassador Abdelouahab Saidani.
The ambassador paid a courtesy call on the state minister at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday, reaffirming the longstanding friendship between the two countries based on mutual respect, solidarity and shared development aspirations.
During the meeting, Shama Obaed called for stronger cooperation in the energy sector to help ensure Bangladesh’s long-term energy security.
She also stressed the importance of collaboration in fertiliser production and supply to safeguard the country’s food security, while highlighting opportunities to expand trade and investment in pharmaceuticals, agriculture and other promising sectors.
Noting that both countries are vulnerable to the adverse effects of global warming, the state minister underscored the need for joint efforts to address climate change and its challenges.
She also encouraged Bangladesh to expand exports of environmentally friendly and biodegradable jute and jute products to Algeria, highlighting the potential to strengthen commercial ties through sustainable products.
The two sides discussed opportunities to deepen cooperation in sports, culture and people-to-people exchanges, alongside broader economic engagement.
Ambassador Saidani expressed Algeria’s interest in expanding cooperation with Bangladesh in energy, pharmaceuticals, shipbuilding, sports and culture. He also emphasised the importance of high-level visits in further consolidating the friendly relations between the two countries.
The meeting reflected the two countries’ shared interest in broadening bilateral engagement and exploring new avenues for mutually beneficial cooperation.
