Qatar's labour minister arrives in Dhaka on two-day visit

Qatar's Minister of Labour Dr Ali bin Samikh Al Marri has arrived in Dhaka on a two-day official visit. He landed at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Sunday evening, May 17, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed.

Prime Minister's Foreign Affairs Adviser Humayun Kabir welcomed the Qatari minister at the airport, where Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Ariful Haque Chowdhury was also present.

The Qatar embassy in Dhaka termed the visit important, expressing hope that it would be highly successful and fruitful, further strengthening friendship and partnership between Qatar and Bangladesh in the days ahead.

During his visit, Al Marri is scheduled to meet the Prime Minister of Bangladesh as well as other high-level leaders and officials. A joint committee meeting will also be held to discuss labour, manpower and bilateral cooperation, along with other important issues concerning the interests of the Bangladeshi community residing in Qatar.