Bangladesh, Australia discuss possibility of LNG supply
An Australian Parliamentary delegation led by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Milton Dick, MP, is visiting Bangladesh this week.
Australian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Susan Ryle today (7 April) met State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam and discussed the possibility of the liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply from Australia to Bangladesh to meet the energy demand.
She also talked about possible bilateral cooperation in the agriculture and climate change sectors, as well as the enhancement of bilateral trade and investment.
An Australian Parliamentary delegation led by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Milton Dick, MP, is visiting Bangladesh this week.
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The Australian High Commissioner briefed the State Minister for Foreign Affairs about the visit during the meeting at the ministry.
During the visit, the Australian delegation will meet the Speaker of Jatiya Sangsad, Hafiz Uddin Ahmed, Bir Bikram, MP.
They will have a guided tour of the Parliament building and the July Revolution Memorial Museum.
The delegation is also expected to observe the parliament proceedings, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The State Minister stressed cooperation in the skill development of our labour force and women empowerment.
She expressed hope that the visit would inject new momentum into Bangladesh-Australia bilateral relations following the formation of the new government.
