Koica chief meets CA Yunus, reaffirms political and developmental support for govt
President of the Korea International Cooperation Agency (Koica) Chang Won-sam has reaffirmed support in political and developmental areas for the interim government and its ongoing reform initiatives.
Meeting at the State Guest House Jamuna on Monday, the two sides discussed enhancing development cooperation, investment, skills training, and support for Bangladesh's smooth graduation from LDC status.
"It's truly great for me to visit this country again. I convey the warm greetings from the President," said Koica President Chang Won-sam.
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The chief adviser thanked Chang Won-sam for his visit and expressed hope that Bangladesh and Korea would continue to advance together at an accelerated pace.
Presenting the government's economic vision, the chief adviser encouraged Korean investors and institutions to view Bangladesh as a long-term strategic partner in production and trade.
"We want to become a production hub," he said. "We can produce your products here and sell them everywhere. We have the manpower and the capabilities, and our young population is eager to work hard."
The chief adviser placed special emphasis on people-centric cooperation, particularly in language training, healthcare, and skills development.
He urged Koica to expand Korean language programmes in Bangladesh to widen opportunities for Bangladeshi youth in education, training, and employment in Korea.
He also called for deeper collaboration in healthcare training.
"It's very crucial for our healthcare system and for global healthcare. We need to focus more on training nurses," the chief adviser said, noting the growing global demand for skilled nurses and health workers.
In response, Koica President Chang Won-sam expressed willingness to explore expanded cooperation in skills development and education.
Chief Adviser's Special Envoy for International Affairs Lutfey Siddiqi and SDG Coordinator and Senior Secretary Lamiya Morshed were also present at the meeting.
