Indonesian Ambassador in Bangldesh Rina P. Soemarno has said that her country is interested to extend cooperation towards development of agriculture processing, education and tourism sectors in Rajshahi. She also said her support will remain in terms of developing sister city between Rajshahi and any of major cities in her country in near future for enhancing cooperation between Rajshahi City Corporation (RCC).
The Indonesian Ambassador accompanied by RCC Mayor AHM Khairuzzaman Liton made this observation while meeting the press at Nagar Bhaban Hall Room in Rajshahi on Thursday. RCC authority hosted the event marking her visit to Rajshahi city and its outskirts. The Indonesian Ambassador visited Rajshahi University, Varndra Research Museum, Puthiya Rajbari and a number of mango orchards besides holding a meeting with leaders of Rajshahi Chamber of Commerce and Industries.
BSS adds: Rina P. Soemarno said her country believes in further development of relations between Bangladesh and Indonesia through enhancing the bilateral cooperation. “Bilateral trade between Bangladesh and Indonesia has increased to a greater extent”, she said adding that her country has been extending support for development of Bangladesh’s railway sector.
There are many other scopes for working with Rajshahi, a region enriched with archaeological and potential resources, she said. In order to explore opportunities for business and investment cooperation, the Indonesian Ambassador also held a meeting with the city mayor at his city bhaban office to discuss the potential for cooperation in the economic and socio-cultural fields.
Seeking Indonesia’s support for the Rajshahi’s potential sectors like agriculture processing, education and tourism Mayor Liton said that the Indonesian investors could explore the tourism potentials in the city. RCC ward councilors and officials were present on the occasion.