Libya keen to recruit more Bangladeshi professionals, skilled workers

Libya has expressed Libya's interest in recruiting more Bangladeshi professionals and skilled workers to support its development. 

The interest was conveyed when Libyan Ambassador to Bangladesh Abdulmutalib SM Suliman paid a courtesy call on Foreign Secretary Md Jashim Uddin at foreign ministry here on Sunday, said a ministry's press releases here. 

The envoy also conveyed Libya's intention to increase imports of Ready-Made Garments and jute products from Bangladesh.

During the meeting, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the longstanding cooperation between Bangladesh and Libya, with a focus on deepening economic ties as the two nations prepare to celebrate 50 years of bilateral relations next year.

The foreign secretary emphasised fostering collaboration in the agricultural sector and enhancing people-to-people connections. 

He stressed the need to establish stronger ties between the Chambers of Commerce of both countries to boost business interactions. 

Jashim urged the Libyan side to finalise an agreement on visa waivers for diplomatic and official passport holders to facilitate enhanced government-level engagement.

Acknowledging the challenges of irregular migration, Ambassador Suliman shared Libya's efforts to implement an electronic registration system to address the issue. 

The foreign secretary commended the significant contributions of Bangladeshi professionals and workers to Libya's economy and reiterated Bangladesh's commitment to promoting regular migration by sending more skilled workers and professionals.

Both sides agreed to facilitate high-level visits and expedite the signing of a MoU to hold bilateral consultations, covering a wide range of issues to further advance bilateral cooperation.