PM for Bangladesh-Korea collaboration on trade, investment

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DHAKA, May 17, 2021 (BSS) – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said
that the friendship and collaboration between Bangladesh and Korea
have greater potential in some areas including trade and investment to
work together for mutual benefit of the two countries.

In a congratulatory message sent to the newly elected Prime
Minister of the Republic of Korea, Kim Boo-Kyum, she said, “‘I
sincerely believe that our friendship and collaboration have vast
potentials to be realised through greater trade, investment, human
resource development and technical cooperation for the benefit of our
two peoples.”

Sheikh Hasina, on behalf of the people and the Government of
Bangladesh, extended her warmest congratulations to new premier of
Korea, wishing that Mr Kim will lead his country successfully towards
greater peace and prosperity with his political acumen and
stewardship.

The Prime Minister reiterated that the bilateral relations between
Bangladesh and South Korea are evinced by shared values of mutual
trust and respect, commonalities of history, conviction to peace,
security, and prosperity for all.

She mentioned that Bangladesh deeply values its close, friendly and
multifaceted ties with the Republic of Korea which has further
strengthened in recent years.

Sheikh Hasina appreciated the increased Korean investment in the
infrastructure and socio-economic development programmes of
Bangladesh.

The Prime Minister took the opportunity to express deep
appreciation for the continued participation of the Government of the
Republic of Korea in the development initiatives of Bangladesh,
saying: “We strive to build the “Sonar Bangla” – the Prosperous
Bangladesh, as envisioned by the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.”

She extended her firm belief that the existing friendly relation
between the two peoples will further consolidate during his term in
the office.

Sheikh Hasina said that she looks forward to working closely with Mr
Kim to further develop the existing relations between the two friendly
countries and jointly taking partnership to new heights.

She extended invitation to Mr Kim to visit Bangladesh at a mutually
convenient time.

The premier expressed willingness of her government to work closely
with Korea on regional and global issues.

In this regard, the Prime Minister put emphasis on early, safe and
sustained repatriation of the Rohingyas to Myanmar which is vital for
the peace, stability and security of the region.

She mentioned that this protracted crisis has potentials to
destabilise the region. Bangladesh appreciates Korea’s continued
engagements in various fora, including the UN, in resolving the
Rohingya crisis, she added.

The Prime Minister concluded with conveying her best wishes for Mr
Kim’s good health and happiness, and for continued peace, progress and
prosperity of the friendly people of the Republic of Korea.