Reaffirming Italy’s support for Bangladesh's political and economic reforms, its Vice Minister for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Maria Tripodi on Wednesday urged Bangladesh to work jointly to stop illegal migration.
“Italy and Bangladesh are very close. Many Bangladeshi citizens live in Italy. They play an important role in our country,” she said while urging Bangladesh to work hand-in-hand to stop illegal migration.
The Italian Vice Minister reaffirmed firm support of the Italian government for the Interim Government of Bangladesh in its efforts to carry forward the ongoing reform initiatives.
Tripodi announced her support when she met Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna to discuss issues of mutual interest.
“We hope you will be successful with the reforms. As our Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni mentioned to you at the UNGA, you can always count on us,” she told the Chief Adviser.
Dr Yunus also prioritised the need for expanding legal migration, saying that Bangladesh was working hard to stop human trafficking and increase attempts to send more skilled people abroad in formal channels.
The Chief Adviser praised Tripodi for undertaking the visit at a historic time when the Interim Government was trying to take Bangladesh towards political and economic stability after the student-led mass uprising in July, which ended years of misrule.
“Your visit came at a historic time. This is a very important time for us right after what happened in July,” he said.
