Dhaka, Oct. 12 -- State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam on Monday urged Algeria to enhance energy cooperation with Bangladesh to help ensure the country's long-term energy security.

She made the call when Algerian Ambassador to Bangladesh Abdelouahab Saidani met her at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

During the meeting, both sides discussed a wide range of issues in the field of trade, investment, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, climate change, sports, culture, people-to-people contact, etc.

The meeting reaffirmed the long-standing friendship and cooperation between Bangladesh and Algeria based on mutual respect, fraternal solidarity, and shared aspiration for development.

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