Country Director of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Manmohan Parkash on Tuesday said they will work very closely with Bangladesh to make sure that the projects are implemented faster and better.
"We discussed about the issue of expediting the project implementation efforts. We'll be working very closely to make sure that the projects are getting implemented faster and better and stronger," he said.
Manmohan came up with the remarks while talking to reporters after a meeting with Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal at his office at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, reports UNB.
Describing AHM Mustafa Kamal as an experienced person, he said, "We believe that his coming from the Planning Ministry to the Finance Ministry will help us implement the projects faster."
The ADB country director said they also discussed the macro-economic side in which he thinks Bangladesh is doing very well.
"We'll work very closely and take new initiatives so that Bangladesh can achieve its desired development goals."
He also said he believes the ABD will have a very fruitful partnership with the new government of Bangladesh in the months and years to come.
Finance Minister Mustafa Kamal said the government has been working with the ADB for a long time. "Our relationship with the ABD is very well and normal."
"The ADB is one of our biggest development partners. They help us implement projects. We'll work maintaining a cordial relation in the future," he said.
Mustafa Kamal hoped that the ADB will continue its support to the ongoing projects. "We'll also get assistance from ADB in new areas as well and our relations will be strength further in the days to come."
