Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has proposed that both Bangladesh and Kenya can establish cooperation in the blue economy. 

Both sides agreed to establish cooperation in tourism, IT and agriculture sectors in addition to  developing the existing trade and commerce.  

Chief Administrative Secretary for Foreign Affairs of Kenya Ababu Namwamda met Dr Momen at State Guest House Padma on Thursday and discussed the issues.

He congratulated the Bangladesh government on the occasion of celebration of the birth centenary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the 50th Anniversary of the Independence of Bangladesh and termed the events as a very special moment for Bangladesh. 

The Chief Administrative Secretary for Foreign Affairs of Kenya was accompanied by the diplomatic officer of Kenyan High Commission in India.  

Namwamda appreciated the efforts maintained by Bangladesh in climate change areas as well as its achievements earned towards attaining Sustainable Development Goals. 

The Foreign Minister apprised the Kenyan Chief Secretary about the development march of Bangladesh and the remarkable achievements  of Bangladesh in socio-economic areas. 

He mentioned that Bangladesh is now a vibrant economy under the prudent leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. 

The Foreign Minister stated that despite the effect of the Covid pandemic, Bangladesh is maintaining a robust economic growth. 

He said Bangladesh has expertise in the IT & ICT sector and the government is offering various types of digital services to people. 

Dr Momen underlined that both countries may cooperate in various areas, including agriculture, defence and IT & ICT.

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The Chief Administrative Secretary commended the contribution of Bangladesh  peacekeepers at UN Missions across the globe. 

He proposed that Bangladesh as Bangladesh has great experience in UN peacekeeping both countries may share their experiences in the area.  

The Foreign Minister sought the support of Kenya in the Rohingya issue for the safe and dignified repatriation of the displaced Rohingya people to their homeland. 

The Chief Administrative Secretary assured Bangladesh of continued support of Kenya on the Rohingya issue. 

The Foreign Minister also sought the support of Kenya at the next IMO and Human Rights Councils elections.

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The Chief Administrative Secretary invited the Foreign Minister to pay bilateral visit to Kenya. 

He proposed that both countries can celebrate the  anniversary of the 50th year of diplomatic relations between Bangladesh and Kenya in the next year.