Dhaka eyes UAE investment during PM’s visit

3 documents to be signed during the crucial visit, says FM

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UNB, Dhaka :
Bangladesh and the UAE will sign three bilateral cooperation documents during Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s official visit there on November 16 to 19 that will have much focus on investment in Bangladesh.
The Prime Minister will to attend the Dubai Air Show-2019 at the invitation of Vice President, Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashed al Maktoum and other programmes.
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen briefed reporters at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday about the Prime Minister’s visit to the UAE (United Arab Emirates).
He said one of the bilateral cooperation documents will be signed between Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) and Emirates Development Authority while the second one between Bangladesh Economic Zone Authority (BEZA) and Emirates Economic Zone Authority.
A protocol is also expected to be signed on land allotment for Bangladesh Embassy in Abu Dhabi.
On behalf of the Bangladesh government, Dr Momen is expected to sign the protocol on land allotment and other programmes.
“Taking into account the excellent bilateral relations between Bangladesh and the UAE, the Prime Minister’s visit to UAE bears a lot of significance,” said the Foreign Minister.
He said it is expected that the visit will have a positive impact on UAE investment in Bangladesh in different sectors and will help enhance cooperation between the two investment authorities.
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