Bangladesh, Saudi to work together to enhance cooperation in all areas

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina had a very fruitful meeting with the Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammad Bin Salman this morning in New Delhi on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders’ Summit.

Saudi Prince Salman praised Bangladesh prime minister for her inspirational leadership in achieving remarkable socio-economic development in Bangladesh over the recent years.

He said that Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia would work together to enhance cooperation in all possible areas and assured Sheikh Hasina of his full support in this regard.

Prince Salman expressed his satisfaction about the ongoing investment made by the Saudi investors in various projects in Bangladesh, including Patenga terminal, Payra port and ACUWA Renewable Energy project.

He mentioned with gratitude that nearly 2.8 million Bangladeshis are making significant contributions to his country’s economy with their hard work and due diligence.

Prince Salman also thanked Bangladesh Prime Minister for supporting Saudi Arabia as the host of the 2030 World Cup.

Hasina congratulated the Saudi Crown Prince for embarking on and achieving a number of social reforms in Saudi Arabia and for attaining numerous diplomatic successes in recent times.

She also invited him to visit Bangladesh and the Saudi prince accepted her invitation and expressed his willingness to visit Bangladesh.