Dr Momen calls on Foreign Minister of Timor-Leste in Phnom Penh
Diplomatic Correspondent
Foreign Minister Dr A K Abdul Momen, MP called on the Minister for Foreign Affairs & Cooperation of Timor-Leste Adaljiza Albertina Reis Magno in Phnom Penh on Thursday.
Dr Momen is now on a three-day visit to Cambodia to attend the 29th ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) ministerial meeting.
Both the Ministers expressed deep satisfaction at the excellent bilateral relations between the two countries and pledged to further strengthen the relations in depth and dimensions.
During the meeting, the two Ministers shared their views for mutual benefits and they discussed the issues of Rohingya repatriation, Bangladesh peacekeeping force, poverty alleviation, mass education, women empowerment, agricultural research, fisheries, livestock & poultry industries, digitization, youth development, student exchange program etc. and the need for enhanced cooperation in the areas of trade and investment.
Foreign Minister Momen underscored the need for regular exchange of visits at the high political and official levels as it is a very important tool for strengthening existing relations. The meeting concluded to collaborate and share experience toward a more efficient partnership in the days ahead. Bangladesh Ambassador to Cambodia and Director General of Regional Organizations Wing of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs accompanied the Foreign Minister during the meeting.
