Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has called upon Spain to increase trade and investment in Bangladesh to help in economic recovery.
He made the call when Spanish Ambassador to Bangladesh Gabriel Sistiaga met him at his Tejgaon office in Dhaka.
The envoy wanted to know if Spain could support Bangladesh's interim government anyway.
Thanking Spain for the offer, the Chief Adviser said Bangladesh would welcome any support from the country in reforms.
He mentioned the areas of cooperation, including investment in the healthcare sector and infrastructural development for Bangladesh Railway.
The Chief Adviser urged Spain to hire more manpower from Bangladesh.
Ambassador Sistiaga handed Prof Yunus a letter from Spanish President Pedro Sanchez congratulating him on assuming the role of the head of Bangladesh's interim government.
He also conveyed Spanish President's invitation to the Chief Adviser to visit Spain during the International Conference on Financing for Development to be held in the country from June 30 to July 3, 2025.
Prof Yunus requested the ambassador to convey his greetings to Queen Sofia of Spain.
He recalled his fond memories with her during her several visits to Bangladesh.
The Chief Adviser also invited her to visit Bangladesh again.
