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Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen has urged for an early implementation of BBIN (Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal) motor vehicles agreement for regional connectivity and cooperation with Nepal in the area of energy and trade.
Momen raised the issue with the Ambassador of Nepal to Dhaka, Dr Banshidhar Mishra, at the Foreign Service Academy on Monday, said a press release.
He also highlighted the excellent bilateral relations between Bangladesh and Nepal during the meeting.
On his part, Mishra underscored the necessity of enhanced trade and commerce between the two countries through the early conclusion of the Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA).
He expressed gratitude to Momen for the support extended to him during his tenure.
The Ambassador requested the Bangladesh government to simplify the visa regime for increasing people-to-people contact.
Mishra presented his credentials to the President of Bangladesh in September 2019 as Ambassador of Nepal, read the release.
He is scheduled to depart Dhaka on October 21 upon completion of his tour of duty.
