Maltese Speaker admires Bangladesh's advancement
Speaker of Maltese Parliament Dr An?lu Farrugia has appreciated Bangladesh's recent socioeconomic development and laid emphasis on strengthening ties between your two countries.The Speaker also recalled the extraordinary role of Father of the country Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Dr Farrugia mentioned Bangladesh's parliamentary leadership role internationally, reports UNB.
The Maltese Speaker made the remarks when Bangladesh High Commissioner (Non-resident) to Malta M Jashim Uddin met him at Maltese Parliament recently, said a press release on Thursday.
They discussed methods to strengthen cooperation between your two countries including cooperation at parliament-level. "We'd an excellent meeting touching on different issues of cooperation particularly cooperation between two parliaments," said the High Commissioner. He also met Maltese Foreign Secretary at Maltese Foreign Ministry at Capital Valletta.
"We had an extended meeting and discussed issues of interests for Bangladesh and Malta. We also talked about continued cooperation between the two sides at international platforms," said High Commissioner Jashim.
"As the High Commissioner of Bangladesh to the small island country I had the most wonderful experience of dealing with colleagues at Maltese Foreign Ministry and other Ministries of Maltese government," he added.
High Commissioner Jashim also met Home Affairs, National Security and Law Enforcement Minister Dr Byron Camilleri and urged to help ease visa procedures for Bangladeshi skilled, semi-skilled employees and professionals. In reply, the Maltese Home Minister said Bangladeshis are respectful towards laws and incredibly hardworking; and assured of prioritizing the problems of visa and work.