Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Tuesday, urged Georgia to enroll more Bangladeshi students in higher education institutions in that east European nation.
A foreign ministry press release said that the adviser made the request when Georgian ambassador to Bangladesh based in New Delhi paid his first courtesy call on him at his office.
During their meeting, it said, the adviser and the ambassador acknowledged the importance of further strengthening the relationship between Bangladesh and Georgia, which is grounded in shared values, principles and mutual understanding.
They expressed their commitment to enhancing bilateral ties across various areas of shared interest.
Touhid highlighted the need to focus more on bilateral trade, investment and economic collaboration.
The envoy expressed his desire to strengthen cultural ties between the two nations, particularly through increased engagement in the area of film and media.
He also sought Bangladesh’s support for Georgia’s initiatives in the United Nations and other multilateral forums.
Both parties agreed to hold the next Bilateral Consultation soon, said the press release.
Source: BSS
