Newly appointed high commissioners of Ghana and Uganda to Bangladesh have called on foreign minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali separately and discussed issues of bilateral interest.
Both of them are non-resident and based in New Delhi.
They showed interest for wider economic cooperation while appreciating Bangladesh’s socio-economic development, the foreign ministry said on Wednesday after the meetings.
High Commissioner of Ghana Samuel Panyin Yalley proposed to open an Honorary Consulate in Dhaka. He also showed interest to import jute bags from Bangladesh.
The minister welcomed his proposal and called for necessary action.
High Commissioner of Uganda Elizabeth Paula Napeyok welcomed Bangladesh investment in agriculture.
She said both countries can also work together in the readymade garment sector.
The foreign minister proposed holding foreign secretary level talks with Uganda for expanding bilateral relations, a proposal that the high commissioner responded positively.
Source: bdnews24
