DHAKA, Dec 23, 2024 (BSS) - Libya has expressed Libya's interest in 
recruiting more Bangladeshi professionals and skilled workers to support its 
development. 
 
The interest was conveyed when Libyan Ambassador to Bangladesh Abdulmutalib S 
M Suliman paid a courtesy call on Foreign Secretary Md Jashim Uddin at 
foreign ministry here on Sunday, said a ministry's press releases here. 
 
The envoy also conveyed Libya's intention to increase imports of Ready-Made 
Garments and jute products from Bangladesh.
 
During the meeting, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening 
the longstanding cooperation between Bangladesh and Libya, with a focus on 
deepening economic ties as the two nations prepare to celebrate 50 years of 
bilateral relations next year.
 
The Foreign Secretary emphasized fostering collaboration in the agricultural 
sector and enhancing people-to-people connections. 
 
He stressed the need to establish stronger ties between the Chambers of 
Commerce of both countries to boost business interactions. 
 
Jashim urged the Libyan side to finalize an agreement on visa waivers for 
diplomatic and official passport holders to facilitate enhanced government-
level engagement.
 
Acknowledging the challenges of irregular migration, Ambassador Suliman 
shared Libya's efforts to implement an electronic registration system to 
address the issue. 
 
The Foreign Secretary commended the significant contributions of Bangladeshi 
professionals and workers to Libya's economy and reiterated Bangladesh's 
commitment to promoting regular migration by sending more skilled workers and 
professionals.
 
Both sides agreed to facilitate high-level visits and expedite the signing of 
a MoU to hold bilateral consultations, covering a wide range of issues to 
further advance bilateral cooperation.