President urges Kosovo to import RMG, pharmaceuticals from Bangladesh

Ambassador of Kosovo to Bangladesh Lulzim Pllana presents his credentials to President Mohammed Shahabuddin at Bangabhaban on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. Photo : PID

He highlighted the importance of boosting trade through regular exchanges between the two countries' chambers of commerce

President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Tuesday urged the Republic of Kosovo to import top-quality Readymade (RMG) and pharmaceutical products at an affordable price from Bangladesh.

He made the call as the new ambassador of Kosovo to Bangladesh Lulzim Pllana presented his credentials to him at Bangabhaban.

Receiving the credentials from the ambassador, the Head of the State put emphasis on the frequent visit exchange and interactions between the chambers of commerce and industries of the two countries to promote trade and investment.

He recalled the contributions of Bangladesh Peacekeepers in Kosovo Peacekeeping Mission (UNMIK) to maintain peace and stability in Kosovo.

On the Ukraine crisis, he said Bangladesh is deeply concerned about the war in Ukraine, urging all parties involved in the conflict to find a solution through political dialogue to put an end to the war.

The President thanked the Kosovo Government for opening its Diplomatic Mission in Dhaka and said since then Bangladesh and Kosovo have been enjoying excellent bilateral relations, Press Secretary Md Sarwar Alam told the BSS.

“This representation is instrumental in expanding the bilateral ties between the two brotherly countries,” he said.

President Shahabuddin urged the Republic of Kosova to recruit skilled workers in various sectors from Bangladesh.

During the meeting, the ambassador sought the cooperation of the President in doing his assignments in Bangladesh.

He added: “Kosovo government is keen to provide more opportunities for Bangladeshi students for their study there.”

Earlier, as part of the state ceremony, the ambassador was given a guard of honour by the President Guard Regiment (PGR).

Secretaries concerned were present on the occasion.