PM Hasina courts Korean expertise in green technology
Dhaka, May 16 (UNB)- Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Sunday said South Korea's technology and expertise in green growth can help Bangladesh to develop renewable sources of energy and promote economic growth in the future.
``I'll encourage more economic interaction between South Korea and Bangladesh in the form of trade, investment, technology transfer and development support,'' she was quoted as saying by the Korea Times.
``We will discuss how Bangladesh can benefit from Seoul's green technology and expertise to develop renewable sources of energy,'' said Hasina who will hold her summit with President Lee Myung-bak at Cheong Wa Dae Tuesday.
Ways to foster a bilateral partnership on green growth and climate change are expected to be high on the agenda at the summit meeting.
Hasina, who is in Soul on a three-day visit, will also meet with political and business leaders to discuss joint cooperation projects.
``I intend to have a frank discussion with President Lee on all areas of our cooperation ranging from trade, investment, development cooperation, cultural exchange and ways and means to further expand these relations,'' the Prime Minister said.
``I welcome Korean businessmen and investors to invest more in Bangladesh and take part in the establishment of a power plant, development of energy sources, exploration of oil and gas,
construction of large roads, highways and bridges.''
Hasina said ``We want more training and educational opportunity for our experts and professionals as part of knowledge sharing…I shall seek to establish regular contact at the high political level and
elevate our relationship to a comprehensive partnership.''
She expressed a keen interest in improving women's rights and promoting the spirit of democracy.
The newspaper conceded that in terms of women's status in society, Bangladesh is far more advanced than South Korea. ``No society can make progress without taking on board the 50 percent of its population constituted by women. The status of women is an important indicator of that society's maturity and progress,'' she said.
Hasina said ``In a Muslim majority country like Bangladesh, women empowerment reflects the progressive and moderate nature of our society which also helps keep extremism at bay.''
``I'll encourage more economic interaction between South Korea and Bangladesh in the form of trade, investment, technology transfer and development support,'' she was quoted as saying by the Korea Times.
``We will discuss how Bangladesh can benefit from Seoul's green technology and expertise to develop renewable sources of energy,'' said Hasina who will hold her summit with President Lee Myung-bak at Cheong Wa Dae Tuesday.
Ways to foster a bilateral partnership on green growth and climate change are expected to be high on the agenda at the summit meeting.
Hasina, who is in Soul on a three-day visit, will also meet with political and business leaders to discuss joint cooperation projects.
``I intend to have a frank discussion with President Lee on all areas of our cooperation ranging from trade, investment, development cooperation, cultural exchange and ways and means to further expand these relations,'' the Prime Minister said.
``I welcome Korean businessmen and investors to invest more in Bangladesh and take part in the establishment of a power plant, development of energy sources, exploration of oil and gas,
construction of large roads, highways and bridges.''
Hasina said ``We want more training and educational opportunity for our experts and professionals as part of knowledge sharing…I shall seek to establish regular contact at the high political level and
elevate our relationship to a comprehensive partnership.''
She expressed a keen interest in improving women's rights and promoting the spirit of democracy.
The newspaper conceded that in terms of women's status in society, Bangladesh is far more advanced than South Korea. ``No society can make progress without taking on board the 50 percent of its population constituted by women. The status of women is an important indicator of that society's maturity and progress,'' she said.
Hasina said ``In a Muslim majority country like Bangladesh, women empowerment reflects the progressive and moderate nature of our society which also helps keep extremism at bay.''
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