Bangladesh, July 1 -- The issues came up during a courtesy meeting between Foreign Affairs State Minister Shama Obaed Islam and newly appointed Moroccan Ambassador to Bangladesh Lalla Bouthaina El Kerdoudi El Koulali at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Dhaka on July 1.

According to the foreign ministry, the two sides discussed opportunities to strengthen cooperation in trade and investment, with particular emphasis on shipbuilding, maritime industries, and the recruitment of skilled and semi-skilled Bangladeshi workers.

The Moroccan ambassador highlighted her country's strategic location as a gateway to African and European markets and proposed joint ventures in the textile, pharmaceutical, and maritime sectors. She also expressed Mo...