Diplomatic Correspondent

Newly appointed non-resident Ambassador of Lithuania to Bangladesh, Diana Mickevičienė paid a courtesy call on Foreign Secretary Ambassador Masud Bin Momen at his office on Monday.

The foreign Secretary congratulated the newly appointed Ambassador and discussed with her a number of issues of mutual interest. He enquired about agricultural sector of Lithuania and possible cooperation between the two countries.

He advised the Lithuanian envoy to explore trade opportunities and send regular trade delegations to Bangladesh. Citing the growing interest of Bangladeshi students to study in Lithuania, Foreign Secretary requested the Ambassador to explore ways so that the students can easily get their visas.

The foreign Secretary suggested cooperation in ICT sector between the two countries and recruitment of skilled IT professionals for Lithuanian fintech companies.

Appreciating Bangladesh’s sustained economic growth and potential market size, Ambassador Mickevičienė expressed Lithuania’s willingness to enhance cooperation with Bangladesh in areas of agriculture, especially trading of grains, energy and ICT sectors.

She assured Foreign Secretary to explore ways to facilitate visas for Bangladeshi students willing to study in Lithuania. Both sides agreed to facilitate signing of a MoU on holding regular Foreign Office Consultations between Bangladesh and Lithuania.

The foreign secretary also expressed interest to establish collaboration between Foreign Service Academy of Bangladesh and its counterpart in Lithuania. They also reassured commitment to enhance cooperation in the multilateral arena.

Earlier today, Diana Mickevičienė presented her credentials to the President Mohammed Shahabuddin at Bangabhaban.