Bangladesh and Uzbekistan expanded their partnership Friday during talks at United Nations headquarters in New York. Foreign Affairs Adviser Md. Touhid Hossain met with Uzbek Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov on the margins of the 80th UN General Assembly. The officials signed a visa exemption deal for diplomatic passport holders between both nations. This agreement aims to strengthen diplomatic and economic relationships.
The ministers prioritized labor opportunities for Bangladeshi workers in Uzbekistan's expanding economy. They explored pathways for semi-skilled and skilled employees from Bangladesh to find employment abroad. Educational partnerships also featured prominently in their discussions. Bangladeshi students may gain access to universities across Uzbekistan through these new arrangements.
Both countries committed to enhanced cooperation across trade, investment and transportation sectors. The officials emphasized mutual benefits from closer economic ties. Their talks reinforced existing diplomatic bonds between the two nations.
The ministers prioritized labor opportunities for Bangladeshi workers in Uzbekistan's expanding economy. They explored pathways for semi-skilled and skilled employees from Bangladesh to find employment abroad. Educational partnerships also featured prominently in their discussions. Bangladeshi students may gain access to universities across Uzbekistan through these new arrangements.
Both countries committed to enhanced cooperation across trade, investment and transportation sectors. The officials emphasized mutual benefits from closer economic ties. Their talks reinforced existing diplomatic bonds between the two nations.