D-8 Summit: PM for working together to build better future
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DHAKA, April 8, 2021 (BSS) – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at the closing ceremony of D-8 Summit today laid emphasis on working together to build a better future and reach a common vision of achieving peace and prosperity for people and the next generation.
“…the world is now passing through a critical period. The Covid-19 pandemic has created havoc on the global economy. It’s now more important than ever to work unitedly for building back better [future],” she said.
The Premier said this while delivering her closing remarks as the chair of the 10th D-8 Summit that took place here virtually.
D-8 Summit: Hasina for building a better future together
D-8 Summit: Hasina for building a better future together
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said it is now more important than ever to work together for building a better future.
“… the world is now passing through a critical period. The Covid-19 pandemic has created havoc on the global economy. It’s now more important than ever to work unitedly for building back better [future],” she said while delivering her closing remarks at the 10th D-8 virtual Summit as the new D-8 Chair.
Bangladesh hosted the summit virtually participated by leaders of Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan and Turkey.
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The D-8 countries have highlighted the importance of stronger cooperation on vaccine production, distribution and economic recovery in the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic.
They also stressed the need for expansion of trade and commerce among them.
At the 10th D-8 summit, hosted virtually by Bangladesh yesterday, the D-8 leaders called upon the member states to cooperate in negotiations with the international pharmaceutical companies, which will give the members advantage in terms of quantities and prices of vaccines. All have expressed concern over the Covid-19 vaccine. They emphasised on production of vaccines as the pandemic appears to last for quite some time, Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen said at a virtual press conference after the summit.
Brunei King Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah havimg a friendly chat with Prime Minister of Malaysia Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin in Bandar Seri Begawan. - Borneo Bulletin/ANN
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, April 6 (Borneo Bulletin/ANN): His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam and Prime Minister of Malaysia Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin discussed the possible cooperation of Brunei Darussalam-Malaysia in vaccine diplomacy.
The cooperation would centre on three matters which include a reciprocal vaccination arrangement for both nationals covering diplomats, students and expatriates; ensuring access to vaccine supplies for both Brunei and Malaysia; and a reciprocal mutual recognition of vaccination certificates between both nations as this step would facilitate cross-border movement of the people between both countries, the joint statement on the 23rd Annual Leaders�