Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives, held a courtesy meeting with Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Country Director Jihoon Kim at the Secretariat in Dhaka on Monday morning.
During the meeting, the two sides discussed the progress of ongoing development projects being implemented jointly by Bangladesh and KOICA, future plans, and various issues relating to bilateral cooperation.
The discussion also focused on the possibility of undertaking new projects and expanding cooperation in areas including poverty alleviation, climate change adaptation, construction of climate-resilient infrastructure, agricultural expansion, and sustainable rural development.
Deputy Country Director of KOICA Bangladesh Junsu Kim was also present at the meeting.
Both sides expressed optimism that the existing friendly relations and development partnership between Bangladesh and South Korea would be further strengthened in the coming days.
Among others present at the meeting were Rural Development and Cooperatives Division Secretary Mohang Shawkat Rashid Chowdhury, senior ministry officials, and heads of affiliated departments.
Bd-pratidin English/ ANI
