Dhaka, Aug. 27 -- Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud on Thursday said Bangladesh is among Saudi Arabia's prioritised countries and underscored the importance of strengthening economic cooperation.

He noted the growing interest of Saudi companies in Bangladesh and expressed interest in further expanding investment and business engagement.

The issues were discussed when State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir called on the Saudi Foreign Minister on the margins of the 23rd OIC Extraordinary Council of Foreign Ministers meeting in Jeddah.

During the meeting, the State Minister handed over a letter from Prime Minister of Bangladesh Tarique Rahman addressed to Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin S...