Dhaka: Saudi Arabia has formally invited Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to visit the Kingdom, with the invitation conveyed through a letter from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud during a meeting at the Bangladesh Secretariat today.
Saudi Ambassador to Bangladesh Dr. Abdullah Zafer H. bin Abiyah handed over the invitation letter from the Crown Prince to the Prime Minister at the Cabinet Division of the Secretariat.
In response, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman invited Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to pay an official visit to Bangladesh.
Foreign Affairs Adviser to the Prime Minister Humaiun Kobir announced the development at an emergency press conference at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs later in the day.
He said the schedule of the Prime Minister’s visit to Saudi Arabia would be finalized through consultations between the two governments.
During the meeting, both sides discussed issues of mutual interest and explored ways to further strengthen bilateral cooperation.
Describing Saudi Arabia as a longstanding friend of Bangladesh, Humaiun Kobir said the Kingdom is interested in expanding trade and investment with Bangladesh.
Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman, Foreign Affairs Adviser Humaiun Kobir, and Saudi Deputy Ambassador to Bangladesh Ibrahim Abdullah were also present at the meeting.
