Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today met Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani at Amiri Diwan here.
Different issues, particularly bilateral cooperation on energy, business, investment and Bangladeshi manpower, as well as Muslim Ummah, development of Bangladesh prominently came up in the discussion.
“The meeting was held in a very warm environment,” said Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen at a press briefing here.
About energy, the Amir of Qatar said the negotiation of signing a new contract over the larger supply of energy from Qatar to Bangladesh remains pending for a few months. “I promised you that I, being the Amir, will extend all sorts of facilities to you as you are a friendly country,” he was quoted.
Dr Momen said it (the promise) is a big achievement for Bangladesh, adding that this fresh contract might soon be signed anytime.
Now, Bangladesh is importing some 40 containers of energy that means 1.8-2.5 million tons per annum (MTA) as per a 15-year contract signed in 2017. But now Bangladesh seeks larger supply of LNG from Qatar.dhngkfdvk