During the meeting, the two sides held detailed discussions on issues of mutual interest, existing legal cooperation and the possible resolution of future legal disputes through dialogue and negotiation.
Both parties expressed their commitment to further strengthening the friendly relations between Bangladesh and the Maldives.
The High Commissioner also interacted with interns participating in a programme jointly organized by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Office of the Attorney General.
She briefed the interns on the legal and judicial system of the Maldives, discussed key issues concerning her country and explained her responsibilities and activities as High Commissioner. She also answered their questions and shared her professional experiences.
Later, Shiuneen Rasheed visited a court to observe the functioning of Bangladesh’s judicial system. The Attorney General accompanied her as she observed proceedings in at least two courtrooms. The High Commissioner expressed satisfaction with the transparency and judicial processes of the Bangladeshi legal system.
During the meeting, the Attorney General also raised the possibility of expanding employment opportunities in the Maldives for skilled Bangladeshi workers as a means of strengthening bilateral ties.
In response, the High Commissioner expressed a positive attitude towards the proposal, indicating that her government was interested in recruiting skilled personnel from Bangladesh in the future.
The Second Secretary of the Maldivian High Commission was present at the meeting. The Attorney General was accompanied by Deputy Attorneys General Barrister Osman Chowdhury and Barrister Mehedi Hasan, along with Assistant Attorney General Nure Alam Siddiqui.
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