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Dhaka seeks on arrival visa facilities in Mauritius
DHAKA, June 1, 2019 (BSS) – State Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism
M Mahbub Ali today urged Mauritius to provide on-arrival visa facilities for
Bangladeshi tourists.
He also proposed to take joint initiatives for further development of
tourism industries in both Bangladesh and Mauritius.
The state minister made the urge while holding a meeting with Mauritius
tourism minister Anil Kumarsingh Gayan at Port Louis, according to a message
received here today.
During the meeting they discussed various matters related to bilateral
issues and mutual interest focusing on increasing tourism cooperation between
the two countries.
Mabub also discussed several issues related to wellbeing of Bangladeshi
expatriate workers who are currently employed especially in RMG sector in
Mauritius.
Anil said they are sincere to provide on-arrival visa to Bangladeshi
tourists and will work on that.
He lauded leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and termed Bangladesh
as a role model of development.
Bangladesh high commissioner to Mauritius Rezina Ahmed accompanied the
state minister.
BSS/PR/TA/GMR/1431 hrs