Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- Maldivian Foreign Minister Dr Abdulla Khaleel has expressed a keen interest in enhancing collaboration with Bangladesh in multifaceted arenas for mutual benefits.He made the remarks during a courtesy call by Bangladesh's newly appointed High Commissioner to the Maldives, Dr Md Nazmul Islam, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Male on Sunday, according to Foreign Ministry.

Minister Khaleel congratulated Dr Nazmul Islam on his appointment and praised Bangladesh's continued support and friendship toward the Maldives. Both sides expressed optimism that bilateral relations between the two South Asian nations would strengthen in the coming years.

The discussion focused on expanding cooperation in education, trade, and cultu...