Bangladesh, Kosovo agree to explore G2G mechanism for worker recruitment

Bangladesh and Kosovo have agreed to explore a government-to-government (G2G) mechanism for the transparent and orderly recruitment of Bangladeshi workers in Kosovo amid growing demand for labour mobility.
The understanding was reached at the second Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) between the two countries held in Prishtina on Thursday, according to a joint communiqué received here today.
The Bangladesh delegation was led by Foreign Ministry Secretary (Bilateral-East & West) Dr M Nazrul Islam, while Kosovo’s delegation was headed by Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora Ilir Muçaj.
Recognising the growing demand for labour mobility, the two sides stressed the importance of establishing a structured framework for the recruitment and employment of Bangladeshi workers in Kosovo.
They agreed to explore G2G cooperation mechanisms to ensure that labour migration takes place in a transparent, orderly and mutually beneficial manner.
During the consultations, the two sides reviewed the entire spectrum of bilateral relations and expressed satisfaction with the progress made since the establishment of diplomatic ties.
They identified significant potential for cooperation in trade, investment, education, agriculture, information and communication technology, tourism, labour mobility and people-to-people exchanges.
Both sides also stressed the early conclusion of agreements under negotiation, particularly those relating to economic cooperation and avoidance of double taxation.
Kosovo appreciated Bangladesh’s longstanding contribution to UN peacekeeping operations and expressed gratitude to Bangladeshi peacekeepers who served in Kosovo.
Bangladesh welcomed Kosovo’s growing participation in international and regional organisations and expressed support for its continued integration into international organisations and multilateral mechanisms.
Kosovo also commended Bangladesh’s humanitarian response to the Rohingya crisis and backed Dhaka’s efforts to ensure the safe, voluntary, dignified and sustainable repatriation of forcibly displaced Rohingyas to Myanmar.
The two countries reaffirmed their opposition to terrorism, violent extremism and transnational crime and agreed to strengthen coordination in regional and international forums.
They also agreed to hold the third Foreign Office Consultations in Dhaka in 2027 at a mutually convenient date.