Bangladesh, Nepal discuss strengthening connectivity to boost regional cooperation

Dhaka: Bangladesh and Nepal have reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing regional connectivity as part of broader efforts to strengthen bilateral ties, promote trade, and support shared economic growth.

The issue featured prominently during a meeting between the Ambassador of Bangladesh to Nepal Md. Shafiqur Rahman and Nepal's Vice-Chair of the National Planning Commission, Dr. Gunakar Bhatta, at the commission's office in Kathmandu on July 7.

According to the Bangladesh Embassy in Nepal, the two sides held wide-ranging discussions on expanding cooperation in connectivity, trade and investment, development planning, cultural exchanges, and people-to-people contacts.

They also exchanged views on working together to ensure a smooth graduation from the Least Developed Country (LDC) category, recognizing the importance of closer regional cooperation in addressing common development challenges.

The meeting explored opportunities for enhanced collaboration in development planning and other areas aimed at advancing the shared prosperity of both countries.

Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to further deepening the Bangladesh-Nepal partnership and promoting greater regional cooperation, with improved connectivity identified as a key enabler of stronger economic and people-to-people links.