Saudi Ambassador to Bangladesh Dr. Abdullah Zafer H. bin Abiyah met with Industries Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir at his ministry office today. Photo: PIDDHAKA, April 8, 2026 (BSS) – Saudi Arabia has expressed eagerness to work with Bangladesh for strengthening strategic cooperation in seaport development, investment expansion and the industrial sector. He noted that these sectors are pivotal to the growing economic partnership between Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia. "The government is prioritizing the development of port infrastructure as a fundamental driver of national economic progress," he added. He expressed a strong optimism regarding the future trajectory of bilateral ties, specifically noting Saudi Arabia’s interest in increasing cooperation within port infrastructure and the logistics sector.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha April 08, 2026 12:10 UTC