Bangladesh has contributed much to Maldives in health_ education: President Solih
Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has recognised Bangladesh s significant contribution to his country in the sectors of health_ higher education_ human resource development_ and defence.
In a joint statement issued on Thursday_ Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Maldives President Solih noted that the Maldives and Bangladesh enjoy a traditionally and historically close relationship and that both countries share common attributes through their values_ faith_ and traditions.
Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina flew to the Maldives on Wednesday for a six-day visit. She sat with President Solih for bilateral talks on Thursday. New agreements were also signed between the two countries in taxation and cooperation in health_ education_ youth and sports.
President Solih commended Bangladesh for the significant progress made in economic_ social_ and political areas and highlighted efforts that led Bangladesh to qualify to graduate from the United Nations list of Least Developed Countries to Developing Country status.
He noted the donation of military vehicles_ the collaboration on the health front_ and increased opportunities for higher education_ vocational training_ and skills development for Maldivian students in Bangladesh.
The bilateral cooperation between the two countries will only strengthen in the future_ he said.
Reflecting on their official talks_ Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina noted that direct air connectivity between the two countries has been enhanced in the hopes of improving people-to-people contact and cooperation tourism.
She announced her government s decision to facilitate visas on arrival for Maldivian nationals in the context of the improved situation in the current pandemic and facilitating long-term student visas for Maldivian students in Bangladesh.
President Solih and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina reaffirmed their commitment to work together at the United Nations and other multilateral fora and expressed their readiness to advance constructive engagement in all spheres.
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