ADB Country Director for Bangladesh Manmohan Prokash met Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and discussed various issues of future cooperation, especially in the areas of infrastructure and skill development.
He also expressed his willingness to increase cooperation with the Bangladesh government in other socio-economic sectors, including skill development activities of the Foreign Ministry.
The minister briefed the ADB Country Director about the recent development of the Rohingya crisis.
He thanked international communities, especially ADB, for providing humanitarian assistance to Rohingya camps and the grant of US$ 100 million.
Dr Momen urged the ADB Country Director to raise the issue with the international community and secure necessary funding and other humanitarian supports, given the land and resource constraints in Bangladesh, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
He briefed Manmohan on the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to ensure socio-economic development in Bangladesh.
The minister informed him that Bangladesh has been acclaimed for success in human development areas like education, health and social safety net and received huge support from the development partners.
He also highlighted the implementation of the mega projects undertaken by the present government and sought ADB’s continued assistance.
Dr Momen deeply appreciated the role of ADB in the socio-economic sectors of Bangladesh, especially its huge involvement in energy, transport and education sectors.
He requested the Country Director of ADB to finance in regional infrastructure projects including hydro-power generation, cross border power transmission and distribution.
The minister especially appreciated the role of ADB in strengthening the regional connectivity through SASEC programme.
He wished him success in delivering his responsibilities.
Dr Momen assured Manmohan of all-out support from the newly formed government.
The ADB Country Director thanked the Foreign Minister for welcoming him in the Foreign Office.