Bangladesh wants socio-economic dev thru' SAARC

He said Bangladesh "firmly believes in economic and social development through regional cooperation under the aegis of the SAARC".

He made the observations when outgoing Pakistan High Commissioner Iqbal Ahmed Khan called on him at Bangabhaban yesterday.

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The president suggested widening the bilateral cooperation in education at the levels of government and private institutions.

He preferred initiating linkage programme for teachers and students between the universities of the two countries.

He thanked the high commissioner for his constructive role in this regard.

He also laid importance on cooperation for the development of tourism sector.

Turning to investment, Iajuddin said Pakistani entrepreneurs could avail of the investment opportunities, friendly policies and incentives on offer here.

The high commissioner expressed his satisfaction at the growing friendly and bilateral relations between the two countries.

He thanked the government of Bangladesh for extending sincere cooperation to him in discharge of his duty.