Momen for early implementation of BBIN Motor Vehicle Deal

DHAKA, Oct 19, 2021 (BSS) –

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has

underscored the early implementation of BBIN (Bangladesh, Bhutan, India,
Nepal) Motor Vehicle Agreement for enhancing regional connectivity in the
South Asia.

   He put the importance while outgoing Nepalese ambassador here Dr.
Banshidhar Mishra paid a farewell call on him at Foreign Service Academy on
Monday, a press release said here today.

  During the meeting, Dr Momen also laid emphasis on cooperation between
Bangladesh and Nepal in the area of hydropower energy and collaboration in
trade and commerce for mutual benefit.

  The foreign minister expressed his satisfaction over the excellent
bilateral relations between Bangladesh and Nepal.

   The Nepalese envoy requested the Bangladesh government for simplification
of visa regime for increasing people to people contact.

   He also stressed the necessity of enhanced trade and commerce between the
two countries through early conclusion of Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA).

   The meeting ended with pledges of future collaboration from the both
sides, said the release.

  Dr. Banshidhar Mishra presented his credentials to Bangladesh President in
September 2019 as Ambassador of Nepal.

   He is scheduled to depart on 21 October 2021 upon completion of his tour
of duty.