State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam today appreciated Libya for hosting Bangladeshi workers and welcomed its recent initiative to recruit medical personnel, reaffirming Dhaka’s commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation. Photo: Ministry

DHAKA, April 6, 2026 (BSS) – State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam today appreciated Libya for hosting Bangladeshi workers and welcomed its recent initiative to recruit medical personnel, reaffirming Dhaka’s commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation.

She made the remark when Libyan Ambassador to Bangladesh Abdulmutalib S M Suliman paid a courtesy call on the state minister at the foreign ministry here, said a foreign ministry’s press release here.  

The meeting reaffirmed the longstanding friendship and growing bilateral relations between Bangladesh and Libya.

The state minister thanked the Libyan authorities for ensuring the safety and security of Bangladeshi expatriates and for their support in repatriating stranded nationals.

Both sides discussed ways to enhance cooperation in trade and investment, particularly in the energy, infrastructure, pharmaceutical and manpower sectors.

She proposed the formation of a Bangladesh-Libya Joint Business Forum to further boost bilateral trade and economic engagement.

Ambassador Suliman reiterated Libya’s commitment to strengthening cooperation across sectors, including the recruitment of skilled and semi-skilled manpower and collaboration in the energy sector.

He assured continued support for Bangladesh and its expatriates in Libya.

The state minister also underscored the importance of increasing people-to-people contact through cultural and sports exchanges and emphasised the need for regular bilateral engagements and high-level visits to deepen ties.

The ambassador reaffirmed Libya’s continued support for Bangladesh and its expatriates, expressing strong commitment to further strengthening the brotherly relations between the two countries.