Bangladesh, July 27 -- The understanding came during a bilateral meeting between Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman and his Maldivian counterpart, Iruthisham Adam, in Male on July 26.

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the two ministers discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations through enhanced cooperation in migration and expatriate welfare, tourism, education, healthcare, the blue economy, and maritime connectivity.

They also exchanged views on possible high-level visits and explored the establishment of a direct shipping link to facilitate bilateral trade and improve connectivity between the two countries.

Dr. Rahman reaffirmed the government's "Bangladesh First" foreign policy, saying Bangladesh remains committ...