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The foreign minister said the conference is an opportunity for Dhaka to get
an overview about the stand of the world’s super powers regarding global
security as well as to portrait Bangladesh’s different achievements and
successes in various sectors including climate.
“I can say confidently that Bangladesh participation under the leadership
of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in the conference will make our position and
image stronger and brighter in the global arena,” Momen said.
From Munich, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will arrive in Abu Dhabi in the
morning on February 17 and attend the opening session of the International
Defence Exhibition (IDEX-2019) at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre
(ADNEC).
“The issues of exporting more manpower to the UAE as well as Rohingya
crisis will get priority during the Prime Minister’s visit to the UAE,” Momen
said.
Referring to a MOU signed between Bangladesh and UAE regarding exporting
Bangladesh manpower to the oil-rich nation, the second largest market for
Bangladeshi workers, the foreign minister hoped that the Prime Minister’s
visit will open new avenues towards exporting manpower to the UAE.
The foreign minister said two investment related Memorandum of
Understanding (Mou) between the Private Office of Sheikh Ahmed Dalmook Al
Maktoum and Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) and Private Office of
Sheikh Ahmed Dalmook Al Maktoum and Bangladesh Investment Development
Authority (BIDA) are likely to be inked during the visit.
“I hope the planned discussion over investment opportunities in Bangladesh
and various development projects during Prime Minister’s UAE visit will
expedite the new efforts of economic diplomacy of Bangladesh,” Momen said.
During the UAE visit, the Bangladesh Prime Minister is likely to hold
meeting with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed bin Sultan Al-Nahyan, Crown Prince of
Abu Dhabi, and bilateral talks with Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum,
Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of the Emirate of
Dubai and other leaders.
Sheikh Hasina will have an audience with Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Al
Ketbi, Wife of Late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the Founder and the
Inaugural President of the UAE and Ruler of Abu Dhabi at Al Bahar Palace.
The prime minister will join a community event to be held at St Regis Abu
Dhabi Hotel where she will stay during the visit.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will return home in the morning on February
20.
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