State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Aninda Islam Amit has sought comprehensive Saudi cooperation to ensure Bangladesh's energy security.
He sought the cooperation during high-level talks on the sidelines of the 17th International Energy Forum (IEF-17) in Saudi Arabia.
According to a press release from the ministry, he held a series of bilateral discussions aimed at attracting foreign investment in the renewable energy sector, expanding international partnerships and strengthening national energy security.
At the outset of his meeting with Saudi Assistant Minister of Energy Nasser bin Hadi Al-Qahtani, the state minister expressed profound shock and strongly condemned the terrorist attack at Riyadh International Airport, which killed two Bangladeshi nationals and injured others.
Conveying the official condolence message from the Prime Minister of Bangladesh to the Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, he requested active Saudi support for repatriating the victims' remains and ensuring proper medical treatment for the injured.
Discussing bilateral energy ties, Aninda formally sought comprehensive Saudi cooperation to meet Bangladesh's long-term energy requirements.
In response, the Saudi side said Bangladesh held a special place as a brotherly nation and expressed optimism about expanding cooperation across various development and energy initiatives.
To achieve Bangladesh's Vision 2030 energy targets, Aninda emphasised the need for regular delegation exchanges and a consultative framework. He also proposed long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply arrangements and the establishment of a dedicated terminal.
In his second meeting, with Qatar's Minister of State for Energy Affairs and QatarEnergy President and CEO Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, discussions focused on Bangladesh's growing natural gas demand, existing LNG import arrangements and potential new long-term supply agreements.
Both sides also reviewed portfolio LNG supplies and source diversification, stressing the importance of continuous commercial and technical communication between the relevant entities.
During his third meeting of the day with ACWA Power CEO Dr Mohammad Abunayyan, discussions centred on investment opportunities in Bangladesh's renewable energy sector.
ACWA Power formally expressed interest in exploring clean energy investments in the country.
Members of the visiting Bangladesh delegation and officials from the Bangladesh Embassy in Saudi Arabia attended the meetings.
State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Aninda Islam Amit has sought comprehensive Saudi cooperation to ensure Bangladesh's energy security.
He sought the cooperation during high-level talks on the sidelines of the 17th International Energy Forum (IEF-17) in Saudi Arabia.
According to a press release from the ministry, he held a series of bilateral discussions aimed at attracting foreign investment in the renewable energy sector, expanding international partnerships and strengthening national energy security.
At the outset of his meeting with Saudi Assistant Minister of Energy Nasser bin Hadi Al-Qahtani, the state minister expressed profound shock and strongly condemned the terrorist attack at Riyadh International Airport, which killed two Bangladeshi nationals and injured others.
Conveying the official condolence message from the Prime Minister of Bangladesh to the Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, he requested active Saudi support for repatriating the victims' remains and ensuring proper medical treatment for the injured.
Discussing bilateral energy ties, Aninda formally sought comprehensive Saudi cooperation to meet Bangladesh's long-term energy requirements.
In response, the Saudi side said Bangladesh held a special place as a brotherly nation and expressed optimism about expanding cooperation across various development and energy initiatives.
To achieve Bangladesh's Vision 2030 energy targets, Aninda emphasised the need for regular delegation exchanges and a consultative framework. He also proposed long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply arrangements and the establishment of a dedicated terminal.
In his second meeting, with Qatar's Minister of State for Energy Affairs and QatarEnergy President and CEO Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, discussions focused on Bangladesh's growing natural gas demand, existing LNG import arrangements and potential new long-term supply agreements.
Both sides also reviewed portfolio LNG supplies and source diversification, stressing the importance of continuous commercial and technical communication between the relevant entities.
During his third meeting of the day with ACWA Power CEO Dr Mohammad Abunayyan, discussions centred on investment opportunities in Bangladesh's renewable energy sector.
ACWA Power formally expressed interest in exploring clean energy investments in the country.
Members of the visiting Bangladesh delegation and officials from the Bangladesh Embassy in Saudi Arabia attended the meetings.