Bangladesh, Kosovo discuss bilateral engagement

Environment and Spatial Planning Minister of Kosovo Fitore Pacolli-Dalipi called on State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam on the sidelines of COP31 to explore deeper bilateral engagements on Saturday.

State Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shaikh Faridul Islam and Prime Minister’s Special Assistant on Environment, Forest and Climate Change Dr MD Saimum Parvez also attended the meeting, said a press release.

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The meeting focused on the climate related challenges both countries are facing and how they can be addressed through sharing knowledge and best practices.

The Kosovar minister told about the challenges of floods, water management, and air quality management they are facing. She also emphasised recycling and waste management.

In this regard, the state minister informed her of Bangladesh government initiatives regarding flood control and waste management.

Bilateral engagement in the political and business level also came in fore. Both sides expressed views that regular high-level dialogues in multilateral fora, exchange of visits at the political level, and visits of the trade delegations would help strengthen bilateral relations.

The warmth of relations may then be translated in many areas of cooperation like recycling, technology transfer, waste management, and early warning systems.

State Minister proposed government to government cooperation in the area of skilled migration through which Bangladeshi skilled professionals may work in various areas where there is a shortage of skilled professionals in Kosovo. The Kosovar minister took note of the proposal.

The Kosovar minister expressed her desire to visit Bangladesh. In response, the state minister warmly invited her to visit Bangladesh at a mutually convenient time.

State minister presented the Minister of Kosovo with jute-made handicrafts and described different aspects and use of jute as a biodegradable alternative to plastic. The Kosovar minister was impressed at the quality and beauty of the jute products.

The state minister invited the Kosovar minister to visit Bangladesh’s jute pavilion at the green zone of COP31 to see the versatility of jute.