Staff Reporter:
Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hossin yesterday expressed optimism for enhanced solidarity among Arab nations and the broader international community in their collective efforts to resolve the ongoing
Meaddle East conflict.
He made the remark while Egypt ambassador to Bangladesh Omar Mohie Eldin Ahmed Fahmy paid a courtesy call on him at the foreign ministry here, said a foreign ministry’s press release.
During the meeting, the Egypt envoy expressed gratitude for the humanitarian assistance that Bangladesh has provided to the Palestinian people.
Ambassador Omar informed that Egypt would host the D-8 Summit in 2024 and conveyed Cairo’s invi-tation for the participation of the Bangladesh Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus.
The foreign adviser and the envoy agreed to enhance collaboration between Bangladesh and Egypt in promoting trade and commerce, aiming to unlock the untapped potential.
They emphasized agriculture, petrochemicals, textiles, and shipping as key areas for further cooperation.
Ambassador Omar reaffirmed continued Egyptian support to Bangladesh’s journey for better future.
Reflecting on the cordial bilateral relations between Bangladesh and Egypt, the foreign Adviser noted the productive meeting conducted with his Egyptian counterpart during the 79th UNGA.
The meeting explored potential avenues for collaboration aimed at revitalizing the bilateral relationship in light of the golden jubilee of the diplomatic ties between the two countries in 2024, said the press re-lease.
