Staff Reporter :
Dhaka has underscored the need for the early implementation of BBIN (Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal) motor vehicle pact for regional connectivity and cooperation with Kathmandu in the areas of energy and trade.
Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen raised the issue with the outgoing Nepalese Ambassador in Dhaka, Dr Banshidhar Mishra, at the Foreign Service Academy on Tuesday.
During the meeting, Dr Momen mentioned about the excellent bilateral relations between Bangladesh and Nepal and also stressed on early implementation of BBIN motor vehicle agreement for regional connectivity and cooperation between Bangladesh and Nepal in the area of hydropower energy and collaboration in trade and commerce for mutual benefit.
The Ambassador of Nepal expressed gratitude to the Foreign Minister for the support extended to him during his tenure. He requested the Bangladesh Government for simplification of visa regime for increasing people to people contact.
He also underscored the necessity of enhanced trade and commerce between the two countries through early conclusion of Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA). The call on ended with pledges of future collaboration from both sides.
Dr Banshidhar Mishra presented his credentials to the President of Bangladesh in September 2019 as Ambassador of Nepal. He is scheduled to leave Dhaka on October 21, 2021 upon completion of his diplomatic duty.
