Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has urged Mali, Namibia, Cyprus, Belarus, Portugal, and Iceland to invest in Bangladesh, reports UNB.
The newly-appointed Ambassadors and High Commissioners of the six countries jointly met Dr Momen, at his parliament office on Thursday, following their presentation of credentials to President Abul Hamid, said the Foreign Ministry on Friday.
Dr Momen apprised the envoys of these countries on the positive atmosphere for investment that exist in Bangladesh with high prospects of a good return.
He particularly mentioned that sectors like agro-based industries in Bangladesh will be a prospective area for investment, as Bangladesh has been producing surplus agro-products.
The Foreign Minister briefed the newly-appointed envoys about the remarkable level of development that Bangladesh has been able to achieve under the dynamic, and dedicated leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
He informed them that Bangladesh, which was once considered as one of the weakest economies in the world, has now been able to earn commendable socioeconomic progress.
He highlighted Bangladesh’s achievement in various social indicators, as well as the huge success of the government in poverty alleviation.
The Namibian High Commissioner briefed Dr Momen about the democratic elections in Namibia, and the continued economic development of the country.
He informed that Namibia maintains enough regional cooperation with its neighbouring countries, which is important for peace, and development.
Namibia has been hard hit by drought as a result of climate change, he added.
Mentioning that fighting the effects of climate change is a major global challenge, the foreign minister said the global community should take joint efforts to fight this common menace.