The meeting reaffirmed the long-standing friendship and cooperation between Bangladesh and Algeria based on mutual respect, fraternal solidarity, and shared aspiration for development.
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13 October, 2026, 12:05 am
Last modified: 13 October, 2026, 12:09 am
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam on Monday urged Algeria to enhance energy cooperation with Bangladesh to help ensure the country's long-term energy security.
She made the call when Algerian Ambassador to Bangladesh Abdelouahab Saidani met her at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
During the meeting, both sides discussed a wide range of issues in the field of trade, investment, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, climate change, sports, culture, people-to-people contact, etc.
The meeting reaffirmed the long-standing friendship and cooperation between Bangladesh and Algeria based on mutual respect, fraternal solidarity, and shared aspiration for development.
Shama Obaed emphasised the importance of collaboration on fertiliser to ensure Bangladesh's food security, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
She also noted that both countries are vulnerable to adverse impacts of global warming and underscored the necessity to work together to address the challenges.
The state minister encouraged Algeria to import more biodegradable and eco-friendly jute and jute products from Bangladesh.
She underscored the importance of deepening partnership in the field of sports and culture.
The ambassador reiterated Algeria's commitment to enhancing collaboration in the fields of energy, pharmaceuticals, shipbuilding, sports, culture and high-level visits to further consolidate the existing friendly relations between the two countries.