Dhaka wants to take ties with Lisbon to new height

Bangladesh has urged the Portuguese government to consider establishing a resident Portuguese Mission in Dhaka as the two countries want to elevate the bilateral relations to a new height in the coming days, reports UNB.
At least, Bangladesh wants the Portuguese government to put in place some mechanism for receiving all kinds of visa applications in Dhaka.
Bangladesh offered all kinds of assistance to be required for ensuring periodic consular services provided in Dhaka.
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen had a bilateral meeting with Portuguese Foreign Minister Dr Joao Gomes Cravinho in Lisbon on Friday on the sidelines of the 2nd UN Ocean Conference 2022 jointly hosted by Portugal and Kenya.
This was the first bilateral meeting between the two countries at the level of foreign ministers.
Momen viewed that this is important for facilitating students to join their universities in Portugal and reunion of family members of Bangladeshi migrants with their dear ones in Portugal.
Bangladesh has maintained a resident Bangladesh Embassy in Lisbon for 10 years and purchased property in Lisbon recently for permanent location of the Embassy, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The Portuguese Foreign Minister expressed his government's desire to upgrade the relationship with Bangladesh and took note of the suggestions.
He assured to work on them, while commending the Bangladeshi migrant community residing in Portugal for their integration in the Portuguese society and contribution to Portuguese economy.
Two sides also agreed on working together to face the challenges relating to climate changes like rehabilitation of 'climate refugees' at bilateral and multilateral levels.
Foreign Minister Momen opined that opening a Chancery in Bangladesh would be the most appropriate gesture from the Portuguese side to celebrate that historic moment.