Indonesian Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs Arrmanatha Christiawan Nasir on Monday described Bangladesh as their ‘strategic’ and an ‘important trade partner’ in the South Asia region.
The Vice Minister, who is leading a trade delegation to Bangladesh, met Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and discussed the issues of mutual interest.
During the call on, the dignitaries discussed a wide range of bilateral, regional and trade and investment related issues.
The visiting Minister emphasised boosting people-to-people contacts, especially among students and academics.
The Foreign Adviser stressed the importance of regular institutional dialogues for deepening bilateral relations.
Both agreed to hold the next Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) by August, this year, according to the MoFA.
Indonesia eyes stronger trade, investment ties with Bangladesh
The Indonesian Vice Minister expressed their readiness to explore mutually beneficial sectors for future investments in Bangladesh.
Both discussed the possibility of greater cooperation in the fields of power generation, energy storage and energy infrastructure development in Bangladesh.
The Foreign Adviser appreciated Indonesia’s continued support for the repatriation of the forcibly displaced Myanmar nationals (Rohingya) from Bangladesh.
The Vice Minister held meetings with Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus and Energy Adviser and acting Foreign Secretary earlier in the day.