DHAKA, Dec 17, 2024 (BSS) - The new Director General of the Center on
Integrated Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific (CIRDAP) Dr P Chandra
Shekhara today called on Foreign Secretary Md Jashim Uddin at the foreign
ministry here.
 
During the meeting, the CIRDAP director general highlighted the activities of
CIRDAP in rural development in the member states, said a press release here.
 
The discussion touched upon expanding the number of member states of CIRDAP,
collaboration among the member states, strengthening the capacity of CIRDAP,
collaboration with the designated national institutions of the member states,
and celebrating World Rural Development Day on 06 July every year.
 
Foreign Secretary mentioned that Bangladesh has initiated the resolution of
celebrating World Rural Development Day on 06 July which is the founding date
of CIRDAP.
 
The Bangladesh government will take necessary measures to celebrate the day
and commend the importance of rural development, he added.
 
The foreign secretary also emphasized connecting rural and non-rural
development activities.
 
He assured the Director General of the necessary cooperation in delivering
his responsibilities.