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BSS, Dhaka

A five-member delegation of the Spanish government called on Law and Information Adviser Barrister Mainul Hosein at his Secretariat office here yesterday.

Director General for International Relation and Foreigners, Interior Ministry of Spain Arturo Abello led the team, said an official handout.

During the meeting, they discussed matters relating to mutual interests of two countries.

The Adviser assured the delegation of discussing the issues raised at the meeting with the concerned authority.

Members of the team informed the Adviser that the Spanish government is planning to open its embassy in Dhaka.

The delegation informed the adviser that about 200 Bangladeshis were languishing in jail in Spain and the matter would be discussed at a meeting with the Home Ministry for finding the ways to release the imprisoned Bangladeshis.

Other members of the delegation were Honorary Consul of Spain to Bangladesh Dr Mohammed Jalal Uddin, Spanish Charge d'Affaires to India Gonzalo Artiz, Interior Ministry members Alena Garzon and Joiqin Tamara.