PM Tarique Rahman, Croatian counterpart discuss bilateral ties in New York

The meeting discussed ways to further strengthen the friendly bilateral relations between Bangladesh and Croatia, expand trade and investment, and enhance cooperation in various areas of mutual interest

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković have discussed ways to further strengthen bilateral ties between Bangladesh and Croatia, with a focus on expanding economic cooperation, trade and investment, skilled manpower, education and technology.

The two leaders had a meeting on Wednesday at the UN Headquarters in New York on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly.

Prime Minister’s Assistant Press Secretary Md Nazmul Haque Khan confirmed this to reporters Thursday evening.

They also discussed ways to further strengthen the friendly relations between the two countries and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest.

The two sides stressed the need to expand cooperation in economic relations, trade and investment, skilled manpower, education, technology and other potential areas.

They also emphasized strengthening cooperation between Bangladesh and Croatia at multilateral forums, including the United Nations, and increasing coordination on international issues of common interest.