Saudi Arabian Ambassador in Dhaka Essa Yousef Essa Alduhailan paid a courtesy call on President Md Shahabuddin at Bangabhaban on Sunday (May 21) noon.

The President thanked the Saudi government for facilitating the Hajj process for Bangladeshis and launching e-visa.

President's press secretary Md Joynal Abedin briefed the media after the meeting.

President Shahabuddin said Bangladeshi expatriates in Saudi Arabia are playing an important role in the economic development of both countries.

He put emphasis on increasing mutual communication and visit-exchange both at public and private levels to enhance trade investment between the two countries. 

Along with strengthening relations with Bangladesh, the Saudi ambassador said Saudi investments in different sectors, including electricity and energy, are also increasing gradually.

After Kuwait, Bangladesh is the second country, where mobile Umrah Visa has been implemented, he added.

The envoy also said many big companies in Saudi Arabia are showing interest in investing in Bangladesh.

President's Office Secretary Sampad Barua, President's Military Secretary Major General SM Salahuddin Islam, President's press secretary Md Joynal Abedin and Secretary (Attachment) Wahidul Islam Khan were present on the occasion.

BDST: 1606 HRS, MAY 21, 2023
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