Kosovo seeks stronger trade, economic ties with Bangladesh
During a meeting with Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, she specifically recommended a bilateral agreement in the textile sector, citing significant potential for collaboration and mutual benefit.
President of Kosovo Vjosa Osmani has proposed the signing of several trade and economic agreements with Bangladesh to further strengthen bilateral ties between the two countries.
During a meeting with Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, she specifically recommended a bilateral agreement in the textile sector, citing significant potential for collaboration and mutual benefit.
The president met the chief adviser on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York on Wednesday (24 September).
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The meeting, held at a New York hotel, covered a range of issues of mutual interest, including migration, trade, commerce and people-to-people exchanges, said Deputy Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad Majumder.
President Osmani expressed her gratitude to Bangladesh for its early and continued support for Kosovo, noting that Bangladesh was among the first countries to recognise the Southeast European nation.
She highlighted Kosovo's recent economic progress, stating that the country has recorded the highest GDP growth in the region for the second consecutive year.
Kosovo, she said, has successfully rebuilt its economy in the aftermath of a genocidal war and now ranks among the safest countries in Europe in terms of security and the rule of law.
Osmani noted that an increasing number of Bangladeshi nationals are working in Kosovo, making valuable contributions to its economy.
Yunus invited President Osmani to visit Bangladesh and encouraged the dispatch of a Kosovan trade delegation to Dhaka to explore economic opportunities.
He also supported regular youth exchange programmes to foster closer ties between the two nations.
Law Adviser Asif Nazrul, who was also present at the meeting, emphasised the importance of signing a formal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the recruitment of Bangladeshi workers.
He said such an agreement would ensure safe migration and benefit both countries. "The Bangladeshi workers in Kosovo have spoken highly of the country's hospitality and warmth."
Senior Secretary and SDGs Affairs Principal Coordinator Lamiya Morshed also attended the meeting.
