The Norwegian Ambassador paid a farewell meeting on virtual platform with Industries Minister Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun today, said a press release.

They discussed various bilateral issues in the virtual meeting, including steps taken by the government to deal with coronavirus crisis, creation of skilled manpower in shipbuilding and ship recycling industries, strengthening support for environment-friendly green industrialisation and other issues of mutual interest including mutual cooperation in economic development and trade expansion between the two countries

The outgoing ambassador praised the initiatives taken by the Bangladesh government under the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to tackle the corona situation.

She hoped that by implementing various activities and development plans adopted by the government during and after the corona period, Bangladesh would be able to overcome the corona losses quickly and will achieve the desired goal of socio-economic development.

Sidsel Bleken said Norway would continue to support post corona Bangladesh’s socio-economic development journey.

Referring to Norway as one of the most important development partners of Bangladesh, the Industries Minister said that Norway has been supporting Bangladesh's socio-economic progress since independence.

He drew the attention of the Ambassador to bring forward the investment of Norwegian entrepreneurs in emerging industries including shipbuilding and ship recycling, readymade garments, marine resources in Bangladesh.

The minister thanked the outgoing Ambassador for his significant contribution to the socio-economic development of Bangladesh as a professional Ambassador.

Additional Secretary of the Industries Ministry Begum Parag, among others, joined the virtual meeting.