About the IORA, the South African minister said it will become an important body upholding its principles and its members do not want to be dominated by any powerful nation. She said South Africa has developed expertise on national park management and global recognition of halal food production. About opening the South African embassy in Dhaka, the South African minister said her country will look for expanding consular facilities such as providing visa services to Bangladeshis in Dhaka so that they "do not require to look at the South African embassy in New Delhi". During the webinar the South African Minister praised the remarkable socio-economic development of Bangladesh under the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Abdul Momen said South African entrepreneurs can share their experience with Bangladeshi entrepreneurs as the African nation has diversified the manufacturing industry.

Source: Dhaka Tribune November 19, 2021 13:47 UTC