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Immigration of pilgrims will be completed from Dhaka Immigration
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Immigration of pilgrims will be completed from Dhaka

Bangladesh Live News | @banglalivenews | 13 Nov 2022, 09:30 pm

Dhaka, 13 November 2022 : The immigration process of pilgrims from Bangladesh can now be completed from Dhaka.

Saudi Deputy Home Minister visiting Bangladesh. Nasser Bin Abdul Aziz Al Daud, the Foreign Minister of Bangladesh, at the Padma State Guest House in the capital on Saturday (November 12). AK Abdul Momen assured about this during the meeting.

According to a notification of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, under the Route-to-Makkah Service Agreement, pilgrims from Bangladesh will be able to complete all immigration procedures from Dhaka before traveling to Saudi Arabia.

It was informed in the meeting that considering the excellent bilateral relations between Saudi Arabia and Bangladesh, the Saudi government is going to be the first country to sign this route-to-Makkah service agreement with Bangladesh. In the meeting, the Foreign Minister thanked and thanked the King of Saudi Arabia, the Prince of Saudi Arabia and the Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia for the cordial cooperation in strengthening the relations between Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia in various fields.

The Saudi deputy minister praised the role of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina-led government in the stable economic development of Bangladesh. The Deputy Minister informed the Foreign Minister about Saudi Arabia's interest in closer security cooperation between Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia in common mutual interests.

Foreign Minister Dr. Momen said in the meeting, "Bangladesh government is working closely with Saudi Arabia to strengthen cooperation in trade and investment, security, education and culture, power and energy, civil aviation and tourism sectors."

The Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia are welcomed by the government and people of Bangladesh. The Foreign Minister told the Saudi deputy interior minister that he is eagerly waiting to be informed.