The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, New Delhi

Prime Minister of Thailand Somchai Wongsawat Thursday said his government wants to expand the existing good relation with Bangladesh through bilateral and BIMSTEC by expediting projects.

The desire of the Thai Premier was expressed during a meeting with Chief Adviser Dr Fakhruddin Ahmed on the sideline of the second BIMSTEC Summit.

Dr Fakhruddin invited Thai investment in Bangladesh, especially in infrastructure, availing of the investment friendly environment and attractive incentives for foreign investors. He requested Somchai to encourage his country's elevators express experts to invest in Bangladesh.

The Chief Adviser also asked for sharing Thai experience in fishery and poultry.

The Thai Premier happily accepted the offer of sharing the experience and assured of encouraging entrepreneurs to invest in Bangladesh.

Dr Fakhruddin had also fruitful meeting with Nepalese Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal to whom he offered special rate for using Mongla Port for the landlocked country. He also offered the land route for trade and increase people to people connectivity.

Accepting the officer Prime Minister Dahal said his country wants to further advance the excellent relationship with Bangladesh to a higher level of understanding.

Dahal showed keen interest in sharing the experience of Bangladesh's success in the garments sector. He requested to raise the number of scholarships to Nepalese students to study in Bangladesh.

Agreeing to his proposals Dr Fakhruddin assured of considering raising the number of scholarships.

The Chief Adviser apprised the Nepalese Prime Minister of ensuing election in Bangladesh.

Dahal appreciated the performance of the caretaker government under the leadership of Dr Fakhruddin.