Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia are all set to sign two important agreements on "Security Cooperation" and "Route to Makkah Service" on Sunday in Dhaka -- in a major development aimed at consolidating relations between the two countries.
What matters most about the route is that hajj pilgrims would be able to complete their immigration in Dhaka prior their departure to Saudi Arabia.
Bangladesh is the first country with whom Saudi Arabia going to sign Route to Makkah service deal considering excellent relations between Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia, reports BSS citing a media release on Saturday.
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen expressed his satisfaction regarding the agreements when visiting Saudi Deputy Interior Minister Dr. Nasser bin Abdulaziz Al Dawood called on him at State Guest House Padma in the capital earlier in the day.
During the meeting, the Saudi junior minister said Riyadh is keen to make closer security cooperation between Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia for common mutual interests.
The Saudi deputy minister highly appreciated Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's role for keeping steady economic development of Bangladesh.
Dr Momen said Bangladesh government is working closely with Saudi Arabia for further strengthening cooperation in trade and investments, security, education and culture, power and energy, civil aviation and tourism.
He thanked His Majesty the Saudi King , His Royal Highness Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia for their cordial support for strengthening relations between Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia in multiple sectors.
The foreign minister said Bangladesh government and people are waiting to welcome crown prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia to Dhaka soon.
