The United Arab Emirates Ambassador to Bangladesh, Abdullah Ali Al Hamoudi, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister’s Defense Adviser Brigadier General (Retd.) A K M Shamsul Islam on Monday at the Defense Adviser’s Office in Dhaka Cantonment. The meeting focused on enhancing existing bilateral relations between Bangladesh and the UAE, particularly in the field of defense cooperation.

During the discussion, both sides exchanged views on expanding defense and security collaboration, training, capacity building, professional skill development, and mutual communication. They emphasized the importance of deepening the long-standing friendly ties between the two nations and identified opportunities to broaden cooperation based on mutual trust and shared interests.

The meeting also addressed regional and global security contexts, with both parties stressing the need for constructive engagement to maintain peace, stability, and security. The Inter-Services Public Relations Directorate (ISPR) confirmed the meeting in a press release issued on Monday.