The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Dhaka

New Saudi Ambassador to Bangladesh Dr. Abdullah Bin Naser Al-Bosairi praised the Bangladeshi workers for their performance contributing to the Saudi economy. After maiden call on Foreign Advisor Dr Iftekhar Ahmed, Al-Bosairi told reporters that there are many Bangladeshi workers in Saudi Arabia who are contributing to the Saudi economy and the Saudi authorities are very happy with them.

In reply to a question he denied that there were any large scale

problems but said that given the large numbers, there may be some issues at both ends which are being discussed and addressed with a view to resolving them.

Asked about the Saudi King's visit to Bangladesh Al-Bosairi said King Abdullah would be happy to visit Bangladesh at a time of mutual convenience.

Iftekhar said: "Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia have the strongest possible ties. I hope these continue to grow and consolidate during the Ambassador tenure of office."

During the meeting they discussed the total range of Bangladesh-Saudi relations and the ways and means to promote greater trade and investments.