Bangladesh wishes to be a key partner of South Africa: Foreign adviser

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Foreign Adviser Dr Iftekhar Ahmed Chowdhury said Bangladesh wishes to be a key partner of South Africa in bilateral relations and in the international forums, reports UNB.
"Our people have always championed South Africa and seen Nelson Mandela as a hero of our times", the foreign adviser said when visiting South African High Commissioner Buyisiwe Maureen Pheto, based in Colombo and accredited to Dhaka, called on him Tuesday.
Speaking to the media Dr Chowdhury said, "Bangladesh and South Africa have already been cooperating on micro-finance, women's empowerment and social issues. There are great prospects in collaboration in other areas as well."
During the meeting, it was agreed that a delegation from South Africa would visit Bangladesh to inquire into possibilities of expanding investment and trade relations.
The newly appointed Italian ambassador in Bangladesh, Dr Itala Maria Marta Occhi, also met the adviser at his office and discussed the prospects of expanding economic and political relations between the two friendly countries.