Bangladesh, South Sudan seek greater trade ties

Bangladesh and South Sudan are in discussion about establishing cooperation in agriculture, education, food security, health, education and vocational training sectors.

The two sides emphasised the need for increased bilateral trade and commerce for mutual benefit.

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen met with his South Sudan counterpart Beatrice Wani-Noah at her office in Juba Thursday and discussed ways to build cooperation.

Both sides agreed to collaborate in areas such as food security, social safety net, IT and ICT, health, medical education and vocational training.

Dr Momen invited Beatrice Wani-Noah to visit Bangladesh at her convenience.

The foreign minister also informed her of the enhanced and wider participation of women in the workforce and administrative positions in Bangladesh.

He briefed Beatrice about the tremendous socio-economic progress that Bangladesh has achieved during the last few decades.

Namely, Dr Momen mentioned the success of Bangladesh in agriculture and human resources development.

He informed that Bangladesh registered remarkable economic growth during the last decade and became one of the fastest-growing economies in the world.

The foreign minister also mentioned the commendable role of Bangladeshi peacekeepers in UNMISS and other peacekeeping operations.

Earlier, Dr Momen was received by Deputy Foreign Minister of South Sudan Deng Dau Deng at the Juba International Airport.

He had a brief discussion with the deputy minister of defence of South Sudan. The two leaders reflected on the existing bilateral ties.

Bangladesh recognised South Sudan soon after the country came into being.