Consul of Singapore in Bangladesh William Chik expressed the intention while making an introductory call on Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen at the latter’s office on Sunday. He congratulated Momen on behalf of the foreign minister of Singapore on his taking office. Momen praised Singapore and its dynamic people for the tremendous economic success. He requested Chik to take initiatives to reduce huge bilateral trade deficits that tilt heavily in favour of the city state. The foreign minister also asked Singapore to take in more skilled manpower from Bangladesh.

Source: bd News24 January 20, 2019 16:07 UTC