Maldives urged to recruit more Bangladeshi nurses

Bangladesh and the Maldives on Thursday emphasised that the two countries can further strengthen cooperation in the health, fisheries, and tourism sectors.

Foreign Secretary Md Jashim Uddin requested the consideration of the government of Maldives for recruiting Bangladeshi nurses.

He made the request when High Commissioner of Maldives to Bangladesh Shiuneen Rasheed met the new foreign secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Jashim Uddin expressed hope that the two countries will explore the untapped potential for stronger trade ties and will pursue multi-sectoral cooperation.

The high commissioner congratulated the foreign secretary on assuming his new responsibilities. She also conveyed good wishes from the foreign secretary of the Government of Maldives.

The foreign secretary welcomed the high commissioner to Bangladesh and congratulated on her appointment. He also assured her of all cooperation.

He mentioned that Bangladesh attaches high importance to its relations with the Maldives.

He thanked the Government of Maldives for ensuring employment of Bangladeshi workforce in Maldives.

Shiuneen Rasheed highlighted Bangladesh as an important regional partner and appreciated the contributions of Bangladeshi migrant workers as instrumental to the development process in the Maldives.

She also informed that the Government of Maldives will soon commence the regularisation process for the undocumented Bangladeshi expatriates living in the Maldives.

The high commissioner thanked the government of Bangladesh for hosting a good number of Maldivian students particularly in medical education.

The foreign secretary informed that the Government of Bangladesh attaches high importance to SAARC.

Both sides emphasised working closely at SAARC and other regional and multilateral fora.