PM proposes to increase Brunei’s investment in Bangladesh

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Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (October 16, 2022) laid emphasis on increasing cooperation in trade and investment between Bangladesh and Brunei Darussalam as the visit of Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ushered a new chapter in the bilateral relations. 

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Moment said this while briefing reporters at the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) after the bilateral meeting between PM Hasina and the Brunei Sultan.

While mentioning that the prime minister had a wide-ranging discussion with the Sultan of Brunei, the foreign minister said in the meeting the premier proposed to increase Brunei’s business and investment in Bangladesh.

To this end, the foreign ministers of the two countries will work together, he said.

Besides, Hasina mentioned that by forming a joint consultation commission, measures could be taken to solve problems, if there is any.

Sheikh Hasina invited businessmen of Brunei to invest in Bangladesh as the country has set up 100 special economic zones.

Momen said the Sultan of Brunei has expressed interest in getting experts in information technology, agriculture and fisheries, and halal meat from Bangladesh.

Assuring cooperation on energy, Haji Hassanal Bolkiah said they will support Bangladesh in this regard according to their needs.

Senior Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen and Prime Minister’s Press Secretary Ihsanul Karim were present at the briefing.