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Noting that there is ample opportunity to expand cooperation between the two countries in this sector, Bangladesh called on the Spanish government to involve Bangladeshi workers in agriculture. Spain expressed hope that bilateral cooperation between the two countries will be strengthened in post-coronavirus situation.
Foreign minister AK Abdul Momen discussed the possible cooperation during a recent telephone conversation with his Spanish counterpart Arancha Gonzalez Laya, said the foreign ministry on Sunday (June 14, 2020).
Mentioning Bangladesh as the fourth paddy-producing country as well as fifth vegetable-producing nation in the world, Momen said Spain can utilise Bangladeshi agri-labourers in the post-COVID-19 era.
Spanish foreign minister Arancha González also expressed hope that bilateral cooperation between the two countries will be strengthened in post-coronavirus situation.
Terming Bangladesh an investment-friendly country, Momen said Spanish companies will be much more benefited by investing in economic zones in Bangladesh.
Spanish companies can utilise a significant number of Bangladeshi skilled workforces in IT sector, he said.
Momen also said that partnership and cooperation of different countries are needed to tackle the post-coronavirus economic crisis, and it requires precautions from now.
Residences of over 35 to 40 million people in Bangladesh will go under water if the sea level rises by one metre, said Momen adding that Bangladesh, as the president of Climate Vulnerable Forum, seeks Spain’s cooperation on climate issues.
The Spanish foreign minister assured of constant cooperation on climate change issues.
Bangladesh foreign minister also sought Spanish cooperation over safe Rohingya repatriation.
Momen sought cooperation from his counterpart to take back over 300 Bangladeshi stranded workers by a chartered flight who returned home and got stuck in Bangladesh during COVID-19 pandemic.
Arancha González Laya assured of cooperation in this regard.
Source: Online/SZK
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