Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina had a "very fruitful" meeting with the Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman on Sunday morning, before leaving for home from New DelhI after attending the G20 Leaders’ Summit. 

Prince Salman praised the Bangladesh prime minister for her inspirational leadership in achieving remarkable socio-economic development in Bangladesh over the recent years, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

He said that Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia would work together to enhance cooperation in all possible areas and assured Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of his full support in this regard.

Prince Salman expressed his satisfaction with the ongoing investment made by the Saudi investors in various projects in Bangladesh, including the Patenga terminal, Payra port and ACUWA Renewable Energy project.

He mentioned with gratitude that nearly 2.8 million Bangladeshis are making significant contributions to his country’s economy with their hard work and due diligence. 

Prince Salman also thanked Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for supporting Saudi Arabia as the host of the Riyadh Expo 2023. 

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina congratulated the Saudi Crown Prince for embarking on and achieving a number of social reforms in Saudi Arabia and for attaining numerous diplomatic successes in recent times.

She also invited him to visit Bangladesh. 

Prince Salman accepted her invitation and expressed his willingness to undertake a visit to Bangladesh, the foreign ministry said.