Environment Minister seeks easier remittance transfers from Saudi Arabia
Staff Reporter
Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury appealed to the Saudi government to streamline remittance transfers highlighting the importance of Saudi Arabia as a major source of income for Bangladeshi workers, he said, simplifying the process, would significantly benefit Bangladeshi expatriates.
He said this While ESSA YUSSEF ESSA AL DULAIHAN, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Bangladesh, paid a courtesy visit to his at the Bangladesh Secretariat.
The Minister seeks Saudi cooperation to implement Bangladesh Government’s Climate strategies, including the Mujib Climate Prosperity Plan, and to take action against pollution, improve waste management, and promote renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power.
He said collaboration between Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia can lead to innovative solutions and accelerate progress towards a more sustainable future.
Ambassador ESSA YUSSEF ESSA AL DULAIHAN said KSA has invested USD 3 billion for renewable energy in Bangladesh. He also reiterated Saudi Arabia’s commitment to bolstering cooperation with Bangladesh in environmental initiatives and expressed interest in exploring partnerships with Bangladesh on initiatives like renewable energy development, sustainable development goals, and climate actions.