DHAKA, October 13, 2026: Bangladesh has sought stronger energy cooperation with Algeria to ensure long-term energy security, alongside expanded collaboration in fertilizer, pharmaceuticals, agriculture and other sectors.
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaium Kobir made the request during a meeting with Algerian Ambassador to Bangladesh Abdelouahab Saidani at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday.
Both sides discussed opportunities to expand bilateral trade and investment, strengthen energy and fertilizer cooperation, and promote collaboration in shipbuilding, maritime shipping and pharmaceuticals.
Kobir highlighted the importance of energy cooperation in meeting Bangladesh’s long-term needs and stressed that stronger collaboration in fertilizer could help safeguard the country’s food security.
The two sides also underscored the importance of high-level visits and greater people-to-people contact to deepen bilateral relations. The Algerian ambassador expressed willingness to enhance cooperation across several sectors.
