DHAKA, Sept 17, 2019 (BSS) – Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen today
sought New Zealand’s support to reduce trade breach between Dhaka and
Willington, which now remains in favour of the Oceanian nation.
Momen made the urge while outgoing Non-resident New Zealand High
Commissioner to Bangladesh Joanna Mary Kempkers paid a farewell call on him
at foreign ministry here, a press release said.
During the meeting, they discussed various bilateral issues including trade
and investment as well as ongoing Rohingya crisis.
The foreign minister urged New Zealand to create pressure on Myanmar for
commencing safe and dignified repatriation of forcefully displaced Rohingya
from Bangladesh.
The High Commissioner highly lauded Bangladesh role in enduring and
securing the uprooted Rohingyas here.
Mentioning that New Zealand is ranked top among 190 economies in the ease
of doing business, the envoy said her country likes to share its experience
with Dhaka to improve business climate in Bangladesh for attracting more
foreign investment.
New Zealand is expecting a Bangladesh business delegation in November next
that will help to further explore trade and investment opportunities between
the two countries, she said.
Joanna expressed New Zealand’s keen interest to engage more with Bangladesh
economically.