High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Canada, Md. Jashim Uddin, yesterday undertook an official visit to the Province of Saskatchewan, where he held a series of high-level
meetings, including with the Lieutenant Governor and the Premier of the Province, to further
strengthen cooperation in food security, energy, trade, and innovation.
During his meeting with Scott Moe, Premier of Saskatchewan, High Commissioner proposed
the establishment of a Bangladesh–Saskatchewan Framework of Cooperation to structure
engagement in priority areas such as agriculture, agri-food value chains, energy and research
collaboration. Premier welcomed the proposal and expressed interest in advancing both
near-term opportunities and longer-term strategic cooperation through the proposed framework.
Warren Kaeding, Minister of Trade and Export Development of the Province, was present during
the meeting.
Discussions highlighted the strong and growing trade relationship between Bangladesh and
Saskatchewan, particularly in agri-food products and potash fertilizer, which play a vital role in
Bangladesh’s food security. Both sides discussed the need to build on this foundation by
expanding into value-added sectors, including agri-processing, agricultural technology, and
potential downstream opportunities such as canola-based edible oil production.
Energy cooperation was also a key focus, with Bangladesh expressing interest in diversifying its
energy sources, including collaboration in conventional energy, clean technologies, and emerging
areas such as small modular reactors (SMRs).
High Commissioner reiterated the proposal for a structured framework during his meetings with
Chris Beaudry, Minister of Energy and Resources, and David Marit, Minister of Agriculture,
where discussions further underscored opportunities for technical cooperation, research
collaboration, and knowledge transfer.
As part of his engagements, the High Commissioner was received by Bernadette McIntyre,
Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan at the Government House in Regina, and was introduced
in the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan during its session by Warren Kaeding, Minister of
Trade and Export Development.
High Commissioner also met with Dr. Jeff Keshen, President and Vice-Chancellor of the
University of Regina, faculty members, and Bangladeshi students, highlighting opportunities for
academic collaboration and skills development, as well as the role of the Bangladeshi diaspora in
strengthening bilateral ties.
He further held meetings with key institutions, including Saskatchewan Trade and Export
Partnership (STEP), SaskPower, and the Petroleum Technology Research Centre (PTRC),
focusing on expanding trade, investment, and sectoral cooperation.