Dhaka: Prime Minister’s Foreign Affairs Adviser Humaiun Kobir on Wednesday urged the Maldives to further expand employment opportunities for Bangladeshi workers in the island nation. He made the request during a courtesy call by Maldives High Commissioner to Bangladesh Shiuneen Rasheed at the Prime Minister’s Office in Tejgaon.

According to United News of Bangladesh, the meeting involved discussions on enhancing multilateral and bilateral engagements between the Maldives and Bangladesh. Both parties explored opportunities to further strengthen existing ties and exchanged views on various issues of common interest.

The discussions also focused on increasing mutual cooperation in fields such as tourism, human resources, and investment. Both the adviser and the high commissioner highlighted the importance of expanding bilateral relations to benefit both countries.