Visiting Qatar Minister of State for Energy Affairs Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi on Wednesday said Qatar is willing to work with Bangladesh in the field of energy.

“We're keenly interested to work with Bangladesh in the energy sector,” he said.

The Qatar Minister of State showed the interest while paying a courtesy call on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at the latter’s official residence Ganobhaban in the city.

PM's Press Secretary Ihsanul Karim briefed reporters after the meeting.

Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi said his country has already initiated move to increase electricity generation ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2022 to be held in Doha.

About the economic progress of Bangladesh, he said Qatar wants to continue its support to Bangladesh for development.

“More you grow more you need energy,” the visiting state minister was quoted as saying.

During the meeting, the Prime Minister recalled her visits to Qatar in the past.

PM's International Affairs Adviser Gowher Rizvi, PM’s Principal Secretary Md Nojibur Rahman and Qatar Ambassador to Bangladesh Ahmed bin Mohamed al-Dehaimi were present at the meeting.