Want to take relations with Malaysia to new heights: Chief Adviser

The chief adviser of the interim government. Muhammad Yunus said that the relationship between Bangladesh and Malaysia will be taken to a new height.

He said this at a joint press conference at Hotel Intercontinental on Friday (October 4) afternoon. Before that, the Chief Adviser held a meeting with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

Dr. Yunus said, he wants to take bilateral relations with Malaysia to a new height. Both the countries have agreed to advance the relationship. Economic, cultural, Rohingya issues were discussed. Moreover, trade and investment, education, technology related issues, human resource development, manpower export, communication, infrastructure development, defense cooperation and other issues related to mutual interest were discussed. Employment creation, visa facilitation were also discussed.

On the Rohingya issue, he said, four hundred to five hundred Rohingyas are entering every day, it is a matter of concern. But the solution is in the hands of the international community. Not only Bangladesh but also Malaysia are victims of this crisis. Working together to resolve this. He also said to involve various regional alliances in it.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said, to protect the dignity of people. We know the role of Yunus. I know him personally. So I trust him. Bangladesh will support the interim government as a friend.

Meanwhile, Dr. He also expressed hope that Yunus will be able to fulfill the expectations of the citizens of Bangladesh.

The Prime Minister of Malaysia said that we have agreed to help 18,000 workers who are in trouble in Malaysia in the first phase. Workers in Bangladesh are not modern slaves. Working on the protection of workers of Bangladesh.

Meanwhile, Anwar Ibrahim urged those Malaysian companies working in Bangladesh to give them facilities.

Before this, Anwar Ibrahim arrived at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in the capital on Friday (October 4) around 2:30 pm. He was welcomed by the chief adviser of the interim government. Muhammad Yunus. Later, the Prime Minister of Malaysia was given a guard of honor at the airport. The two had a private meeting there.

Anwar Ibrahim is accompanied by a 58-member delegation comprising of his cabinet members, ministers, parliamentarians and senior government officials.