Bangladesh keen to support Bhutan’s Gelephu Mindfulness City

Bangladesh has expressed its interest in contributing to the development of Bhutan’s Gelephu Mindfulness City by providing professional, skilled and semi-skilled workers.

The matter was discussed when Bhutanese Ambassador to Bangladesh Dasho Karma Hamu Dorjee called on State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday, according to a press release.

The ambassador congratulated the state minister on his appointment.

During the meeting, the two sides discussed bilateral issues of mutual interest

Recalling the vision of late President Ziaur Rahman, Humaiun Kobir sought Bhutan’s support for revitalising the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) for the collective benefit of the region and its people.

The Bhutanese ambassador expressed deep appreciation for the warm welcome extended to His Majesty the King of Bhutan during his brief stopover at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka on 26 August, when the President of Bangladesh was present.

She also thanked the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for its support in discharging her responsibilities.