Thanking Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina , Newly-elected Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said in a letter, I am pleased to note the strength and breadth of the relationship between our countries. Our two-way trading relationship grew by more than ll per cent last year and we cooperate closely in counter-terrorism and tackling other transnational crime.
The 49.000 people of Bangladeshi descent in Australia make a highly valued contribution to Australian society.
I acknowledge Bangladesh’s leadership in the response to the Rohingya crisis. As you are aware. Australia has committed $70 million in humanitarian relief, most of which has been directed to provide food, shelter and other essential services to those displaced.
I look forward to working with you to strengthen the bilateral relationship.
Source – MOFA