Maldives High Commissioner Shiuneen Rasheed says expanded direct flights between Malé and Dhaka could boost tourism, trade and people-to-people ties.
DHAKA: Maldives High Commissioner to Bangladesh Shiuneen Rasheed has said improved air connectivity between Malé and Dhaka could boost tourism, trade and people-to-people exchanges between the two countries.
She highlighted the importance of direct flights in strengthening bilateral relations during a courtesy call on President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir at Bangabhaban on Thursday.
The high commissioner briefed the president on recent developments in air connectivity, including the expansion of direct flights between the Maldivian capital and Dhaka.
Improved air links could facilitate travel, support tourism and create further opportunities for commercial engagement between the two countries, she said.
During the meeting, Rasheed congratulated Fakhrul on his election as the 23rd President of Bangladesh and conveyed greetings and congratulations from Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu.
Fakhrul reaffirmed the longstanding friendship and close bilateral ties between Bangladesh and the Maldives. He also conveyed his warm greetings and best wishes to Muizzu.
The discussions covered opportunities to strengthen bilateral cooperation in tourism, trade and commerce, as well as expand economic engagement and people-to-people exchanges for the mutual benefit of both countries.
Bangladesh and the Maldives maintain important links through tourism, trade and labour mobility, with Bangladeshi workers forming a significant part of the workforce in the island nation.
The meeting reflected both countries' interest in building on their longstanding friendship and exploring further opportunities for cooperation.
