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Singapore urged to continue cooperation in resolving Rohingya crisis
DHAKA, Jan 20, 2019 (BSS) – Foreign Minister Dr. A.K. Abdul Momen today
urged Singapore government to continue its cooperation in resolving the
Rohingya crisis.
The urge was made when Consul of Singapore in Bangladesh William Chik
made his introductory call on Foreign Minister in the latter’s office this
morning, a foreign ministry press release said here today.
With reference to the Rohingya crisis, the Foreign Minister thanked
Singapore for standing beside Bangladesh with humanitarian assistance.
Dr Momen emphasized boosting volume of skilled manpower export to
Singapore from Bangladesh.
Mentioning the existing bilateral trade relations between Bangladesh and
Singapore, the foreign minister requested him to take initiatives for
reducing the existing large bilateral trade deficits.
Dr Momen also mentioned that the government of Bangladesh is now working
to realize the vision of “Golden Bangla” and sought support of Singapore in
Bangladesh’s development strides.
The Consul of Singapore said his government stands ready to further
strengthen relationship with the new government of Bangladesh under the
leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
William assured the minister that he would convey the urge of reducing
bilateral trade between the two countries to his government for taking
appropriate actions in this regard.
He congratulated the Bangladesh foreign minister on behalf of his
government and foreign minister of Singapore for the new assignment.
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