DHAKA, Dec 23, 2024 (BSS) – Libya has expressed Libya’s interest in
recruiting more Bangladeshi professionals and skilled workers to support its
development.
The interest was conveyed when Libyan Ambassador to Bangladesh Abdulmutalib S
M Suliman paid a courtesy call on Foreign Secretary Md Jashim Uddin at
foreign ministry here on Sunday, said a ministry’s press releases here.
The envoy also conveyed Libya’s intention to increase imports of Ready-Made
Garments and jute products from Bangladesh.
During the meeting, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening
the longstanding cooperation between Bangladesh and Libya, with a focus on
deepening economic ties as the two nations prepare to celebrate 50 years of
bilateral relations next year.
The Foreign Secretary emphasized fostering collaboration in the agricultural
sector and enhancing people-to-people connections.
He stressed the need to establish stronger ties between the Chambers of
Commerce of both countries to boost business interactions.
Jashim urged the Libyan side to finalize an agreement on visa waivers for
diplomatic and official passport holders to facilitate enhanced government-
level engagement.
Acknowledging the challenges of irregular migration, Ambassador Suliman
shared Libya’s efforts to implement an electronic registration system to
address the issue.
The Foreign Secretary commended the significant contributions of Bangladeshi
professionals and workers to Libya’s economy and reiterated Bangladesh’s
commitment to promoting regular migration by sending more skilled workers and
professionals.
Both sides agreed to facilitate high-level visits and expedite the signing of
a MoU to hold bilateral consultations, covering a wide range of issues to
further advance bilateral cooperation.