Foreign Secretary Ambassador Md. Jashim Uddin met Acting High Commissioner of Australia to Bangladesh Nardia Simpson at his office on Thursday. photo: ministry

DHAKA, June 17, 2025 (BSS) - Dhaka has urged the Australian envoy to advocate
for the establishment of an Australian visa processing facility here and to
work towards easing visa procedures for Bangladeshi nationals.
 
The call was made when Acting High Commissioner of Australia to Bangladesh
Nardia Simpson paid a farewell courtesy call on Foreign Secretary Ambassador
Md. Jashim Uddin at his office on Thursday, said a foreign ministry's press
release here today.
 
During the meeting, the Foreign Secretary commended Ms. Simpson for her
efforts in strengthening bilateral relations between Bangladesh and
Australia.
 
He particularly highlighted the successful convening of the fifth round of
Senior Officials' Talks and the Joint Working Group Meeting under the TIFA
framework.
 
Jashim also noted the recent visit of the Australian Home Minister, which
significantly contributed to further consolidating the ties between the two
countries.
 
The Foreign Secretary underscored the importance of holding regular dialogues
under the agreed bilateral frameworks.
 
Simpson reaffirmed Australia's commitment to its robust partnership with
Bangladesh, emphasizing the high importance the Australian government
attaches to this relationship.
 
She expressed her appreciation for Bangladesh's steadfast commitment and
actions in combating human trafficking and assured her continued efforts at
Headquarters to address visa and consular issues upon her return.
 
The discussions also covered areas of collaboration, including education,
skills development, and the Rohingya crisis.