PM seeks Turkish cooperation in defence sector

Government-sponsored 100 economic zones in Bangladesh are attracting more Turkish investment to come with their investments, said outgoing Turkish ambassador Mustafa Osman Turan today.

The Turkish envoy came up with the remark when he called on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at her office in the morning.

PM’s speech writer M Nazrul Islam briefed reporters after the meeting.

Nazrul Islam said that the Turkish Ambassador mentioned that already two companies of his country invested $850 million this year in the economic zones.

“The unprecedented infrastructural development of Bangladesh, especially the establishment of 100 economic zones, is attracting Turkish investors in Bangladesh,” the envoy was quoted as saying by Nazrul.

The prime minister requested the outgoing ambassador to encourage more Turkish investment in Bangladesh to further cement the excellent bilateral relations between the two friendly countries.

“We have historical and cultural ties,” she said.

She also said that both the countries could establish cooperation in the defence sector apart from economic and social cooperation.

She emphasises on holding the Joint Economic Commission meeting in Bangladesh to hold dialogue about the enhancement of business and trade between the two countries.

The last Commission meeting was held in Istanbul (Turkey) in 2019.

The Turkish envoy mentioned that his country is interested to cooperate in the defence sector.

The prime minister requested Turkey to put pressure on Myanmar for taking back Rohingya as more than 1 million Rohingya have become a serious burden for Bangladesh.

In reply, the ambassador assured the PM of his country’s continuous support.

Ambassador at Large M Ziauddin and Principal Secretary M Tofazzel Hossain Miah were present during the meeting.