Qatar urged to recruit more skilled, semi-skilled Bangladeshi workers

Dhaka: Bangladesh has sought expanded recruitment of skilled and semi-skilled workers by Qatar, as the two countries look to strengthen cooperation in labor migration.

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir raised the issue during a meeting with Qatari Ambassador to Bangladesh Seraya Ali Al Qahtani in the capital on November 15.

The state minister underscored Bangladesh's interest in expanding employment opportunities for skilled and semi-skilled Bangladeshi workers in Qatar, according to a press release from the ministry.

The Qatari ambassador appreciated the contributions of Bangladeshi workers to Qatar's economy, praising their dedication, hard work, and dignity.

During the meeting, the two sides also discussed issues of mutual interest, including ways to strengthen bilateral relations through greater trade and investment cooperation.

The Qatari ambassador handed over an invitation from Qatar's State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Khulaifi, inviting Kobir to attend an upcoming conference in Doha.

The state minister highlighted the longstanding friendly relations between the two countries and expressed interest in exploring untapped areas of cooperation.

He also thanked the Qatari government for its continued support for Bangladesh on the Rohingya issue and sought its continued engagement towards a sustainable resolution of the crisis.