Libya has expressed interest in recruiting more Bangladeshi professionals and skilled workers to support its development efforts.

Libyan Ambassador to Bangladesh, Abdulmutalib S. M. Suliman, shared this during a courtesy visit to Foreign Secretary Md Jashim Uddin at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday, according to a press release.

The Ambassador also conveyed Libya's intention to increase imports of ready-made garments and jute products from Bangladesh.

During the meeting, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the longstanding cooperation between Bangladesh and Libya, focusing on deepening economic ties as the two countries approach the 50th anniversary of their bilateral relations next year.

Foreign Secretary Jashim Uddin unerscored the importance of fostering collaboration in agriculture and enhancing people-to-people connections. 

He also highlighted the need for stronger ties between the Chambers of Commerce of both nations to boost business interactions.

Jashim urged Libya to finalize an agreement on visa waivers for diplomatic and official passport holders to facilitate improved government-level engagement.

Ambassador Suliman acknowledged the challenges of irregular migration and shared Libya's efforts to implement an electronic registration system to address the issue.

BDST: 1415 HRS, DEC 23, 2024
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