Outgoing Nepalese envoy terms Hasina 'leader of the region'

January 16, 2019 00:00:00

Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina handing over a book named 'Secret Document of Intelligence Branch on Father of The Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman' to Minister-in-Charge of Economic Revitalisation of Japan Toshimitsu Motegi during his courtesy call on the PM at her office in the city on Tuesday — BSS

Outgoing Nepalese Ambassador in Dhaka Dr Chop Lal Bhusal and his spouse on Tuesday made a farewell call on Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina at the latter's office in the city, reports UNB.

At the meeting, they discussed various issues relating to mutual interests particularly cooperation on hydrological electricity and communication sectors, said PM's Press Secretary Ihsanul Karim while briefing reporters after the meeting.

The PM renewed her proposal to Nepal for using Syedpur Airport which is being developed as a regional airport as it lies just 20 minutes by air from the Eastern Nepal.

Terming Sheikh Hasina the 'leader of the region', the Nepalese ambassador expressed the hope that relations of Bangladesh with his country would be further strengthened during the current tenure of her government.

About development of road communications the PM said Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and Nepal have signed an agreement for development of communications in the region aimed at enhancing trade and business.

She laid importance on activating the BBIN initiative and removing the existing visa complications.

The Nepalese envoy said his country wants to export hydroelectricity to Bangladesh. A business summit is going to be held in Nepal where Bangladesh can negotiate for 500 megawatts of electricity.

Dr Bhusal thanked the Prime Minister for her government's support in discharging his duties in Bangladesh. He particularly recalled the support of the Foreign Minister and Commerce Ministry with gratitude.

The Nepalese ambassador requested the Prime Minister for full time visa for about 4000 Nepalese students now studying in Bangladesh instead of temporary residence. Principal Secretary Md Nojibur Rahman was present.