Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday said that the incumbent government wants to keep relations with neighbouring countries stable and stressed that it will work to resolve the long-pending Rohingya crisis.
He made the remarks while talking to reporters after exchanging views with representatives of different countries and donor agencies.
Mirza Fakhrul said that the government is also working to address the crisis in the energy sector.
“The government will start the tender process within three months for energy-efficient gas extraction," the minister stated.
He also announced plans to resolve the Rohingya issue, adding that the political scenario has been positive for a long time now.
“Bangladesh is now a potential destination for global investment,” Fakhrul mentioned while speaking at a dialogue earlier.
“Through infrastructure development, progress in the energy sector and policy reforms, we have created an environment of trust for investors,” he added.
The Institute of Strategy and Tactics Research (ISTR) arranged the dialogue titled “C.O.M.P.A.S.S. Dialogue, Chapter 1: The Western Calibration” at Hotel Sheraton in Dhaka.
Prime Minister’s Adviser Mahdi Amin and State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Aninda Islam Amit also spoke at the dialogue, among others.
Speaking on the occasion, Mirza Fakhrul said under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Bangladesh is continuously moving forward on the path of development.
He added that the government is committed to ensuring peace, stability, security, and sovereignty in the country.
The minister further added that the government is working to create a sustainable and investment-friendly environment, and all kinds of facilities are being ensured for local and foreign investors.
Local and foreign experts, policymakers and representatives of various sectors, as well as senior officials, diplomats, researchers and other dignitaries, were also present at the dialogue.
