, Oct. 22 -- Bangladesh and Algeria on Thursday discussed expanding bilateral cooperation in energy, trade, agriculture, fertilisers, textiles, education and other sectors for the mutual benefit of both countries.

The discussions took place at a bilateral meeting between State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir and Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf in Algiers, where the two sides also shed light on regional and multilateral issues of mutual concern.

They discussed ways to expand bilateral trade and investment, particularly in the energy sector.

Referring to the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between Bangladesh and Algeria recently on hydrocarbon cooperation, Kobir said the engagement has opened a new horizon for B...