Bangladesh seeks support from Timor Leste for ASEAN partnership

Both the Foreign Ministers agreed to explore the possibilities of bilateral trade.

In the meeting, the two ministers underlined the need to hold regular Foreign Office Consultations (FOCs) to discuss and explore opportunities such as setting up of garment factories in Timor Leste, contract farming, training of diplomats and other areas of mutual cooperation.

During his visit, Foreign Minister Momen highlighted Bangladesh’s phenomenal progress under the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in the areas of poverty alleviation, health, education, women’s empowerment, digitization and food and energy security.

Meanwhile, Acting Foreign Minister of Timor Leste Egio Pereira thanked his Bangladeshi counterpart for his first visit to Timor Leste and appreciated Bangladesh’s leadership and economic successes.

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