Bangladesh urges UAE to reopen labour visas
Discussions focused on accelerating negotiations on the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and strengthening cooperation in trade, energy, infrastructure, and PPP projects
The UAE Ambassador to Bangladesh Abdulla Ali AlHmoudi met Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman today (24 February), with the foreign minister calling for the reopening of labour visas and facilitating greater mobility, including business and transit visas.
The foreign minister also commended the UAE for hosting around 1.2 million Bangladeshi expatriates.
The ambassador reaffirmed the longstanding friendship and strategic partnership and both sides committed to deepening cooperation and people-to-people ties, reads a press release.
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During the meeting, the foreign minister expressed appreciation for greetings from the UAE deputy prime minister and foreign minister and highlighted Bangladesh's commitment, under the "Bangladesh First" policy, to elevating bilateral relations to a comprehensive strategic and economic partnership.
Discussions focused on accelerating negotiations on the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and strengthening cooperation in trade, energy, infrastructure, and PPP projects.
Earlier in the day, the UAE ambassador paid a courtesy call on State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam, who emphasised the importance of high-level visits and holding regular meetings of existing bilateral platforms to identify opportunities and advance cooperation for mutual benefit.
