Dhaka, April 8 -- Saudi Arabia has expressed eagerness to work with Bangladesh for strengthening strategic cooperation in seaport development, investment expansion and the industrial sector.

Saudi Ambassador to Bangladesh Dr. Abdullah Zafer H. bin Abiyah showed the interest during a meeting with Industries Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir at his ministry office today (Wednesday), BSS reports.

During the courtesy call, both sides discussed various issues of bilateral interest, focusing specifically on the development of seaports to enhance maritime infrastructure; modernization of the shipping sector; expansion of bilateral trade between the two nations; strengthening cooperation across various industrial domains; and expansion of mutua...