PM seeks Norwegian investment in SEZs
Sultania : Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has expressed satisfaction over Bangladesh’s 
excellent relations with Norway and stressed working together for a successful implementation of SDGs.
Newly appointed Norwegian Ambassador to Bangladesh Sidsel Bleken made a courtesy call on her at her Tejgaon office on Wednesday and Sheikh Hasina assured the new envoy of extending all possible support in discharging her duties in Bangladesh.
PM Hasina and the ambassador discussed the ways of boosting relations between the two countries including cooperation in the areas of climate change, trade and energy sector.
“Bangladesh will welcome investment from Norway particularly in the special economic zones,” PM Hasina said, adding, “Norway can invest in the fisheries, pharmaceutical, leather goods, ship building sectors”.
Bangladesh would also welcome cooperation in the energy sector and seismic survey in the sea, she added. When talking about climate change, the prime minister said, “After Paris Agreement, we are hopeful of addressing global warming and adverse impacts of climate change.”
She also highlighted the programmes undertaken by Bangladesh for social afforestation, construction of green belt in the coastal areas and other carbon neutral projects.
Bangladesh has launched climate change programmes with its own fund, she said adding that the issues of environment are being given priority in the development activities.
The Norwegian ambassador said she finds Bangladesh as a very interesting country. She also attached importance to enhancing business cooperation between the two countries. Bleken also said it’s a good sign that export of Bangladesh to Norway has been increased by 60 percent during the period from 2012 to 2015.
She praised Bangladesh’s success in achieving the MDGs and hoped that the county would show encouraging success in implementing the SDGs. She added that Norway is keen to work with Bangladesh in all areas.
