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Bangladesh, Australia discuss ties in trade, investment, energy
Bangladesh and Australia on Tuesday discussed various bilateral and multilateral issues including cooperation in trade, investment, energy, labour mobility, and regional and global issues.
Australian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Susan Ryle, who paid a courtesy call on State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir at his office, reaffirmed that Australia will continue to support Bangladesh regarding vocational training and health issues.
The envoy said Australia will always be with Bangladesh in resolving the Rohingya crisis as well.
She also mentioned that Australia and Bangladesh are closely cooperating at the UN and other international forums, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
State Minister Humaiun sought closer cooperation and collaboration between Australian TAFE (Technical and Further Education (TAFE) institutions and our Technical Training Centers (TTCs), as well as in training for Bangladeshi caregivers.
He praised Australia’s continued support in addressing the Rohingya humanitarian crisis and hopes to continue working closely with Australia towards a sustainable solution to this prolonged crisis, reports UNB.