DHAKA, June 27 2022 (BSS) - Saudi Arabia ambassador in Dhaka Essa Youssef 
Essa Al Duhailan today laid emphasis on direct shipping between Chattogram 
and Jeddah while his country is willing to invest more in Bangladesh. 

The envoy made the remarks while called on State Minister for Foreign Affairs 
Md Shahriar Alam at the foreign ministry here, a press release said. 

During the meeting, the Ambassador congratulated Bangladesh government for 
successful completion of Padma Multipurpose Bridge under the leadership of 
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. 

The envoy also stressed for further strengthening economic relations between 
Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia in the field of trade and investment, culture, 
education and in tourism.

State minister thanked the Ambassador and Government of Saudi Arabia for 
necessary arrangements including pre-immigration facilities for pilgrims in 
Dhaka Airport.

Alam expressed his satisfaction on the excellent relations existing between 
Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia in bilateral and multilateral sectors.