D-8 chief praises Dhaka's role

Commending Dhaka's role in the D-8 activities and its institutional development, the secretary general of the body sought support and guidance from Bangladesh for widening and deepening the impact of the D-8 on the socio-economic development of the member states.
Seyed Ali Mohammad Mousavi, secretary general of the Organisation of Developing Eight (D-8), made the remarks when he paid a courtesy call on Foreign Minister Dipu Moni at the foreign office in Dhaka yesterday.
Dipu Moni remarked that with vast human and natural resources, and complementary economies, the D-8 countries collectively had a great potential to emerge as a powerful economic bloc. The D-8 offers an excellent platform for cooperation for realising that potential, she added.
The secretary general sought support and guidance from Bangladesh in his efforts for the socio-economic development of the member states, based on the new D-8 Charter and new paper on D-8 Global Vision.
Dipu Moni reiterated Bangladesh's commitment to the D-8 process.
Mousavi, now on a two-day official visit to Bangladesh, is meeting the government and private sector officials to explore ways to further enhance cooperation between Bangladesh and the D-8.
The D-8 involves eight major developing countries--Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan and Turkey.