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Bangladesh and Algeria have discussed expanding cooperation in energy, trade and investment, with a focus on petroleum imports, energy infrastructure and technical knowledge-sharing.
The discussions took place when a Bangladesh delegation, led by Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmood, called on Algerian Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb in Algiers, according to a press release from Bangladesh’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The delegation included State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir and Bangladesh’s ambassador to Algeria.
During the meeting, the two sides discussed a range of issues aimed at strengthening bilateral relations for mutual benefit.
Iqbal Hassan Mahmood highlighted opportunities for cooperation in trade, investment, agriculture, fertilisers, education, science, technology, sports and culture. He called for greater trade and investment in the energy sector to benefit the people of both countries.
The minister also urged Algeria to arrange knowledge-sharing initiatives and training programmes for Bangladeshi engineers and energy experts.
State Minister Humaiun Kobir welcomed the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on hydrocarbon cooperation between Bangladesh and Algeria.
He said the agreement had opened opportunities for Bangladesh to import liquefied natural gas (LNG), liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and other petroleum products from Algeria under a government-to-government arrangement.
The MoU could also facilitate the exchange of expertise in developing LNG infrastructure and exploring coal and gas fields in Bangladesh, he said.
Kobir stressed the importance of high-level exchanges to strengthen bilateral ties and expand cooperation in areas of mutual interest.
Algerian Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb said his government attached importance to strengthening relations with Bangladesh.
He noted significant potential for complementary cooperation in trade, commerce and investment between the two countries, describing them as brotherly nations.
