Timor Leste Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao on Tuesday said he would like to learn from his Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina on how to ensure food security and economic welfare of mass people.

“I need to learn from Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on how to ensure food security of 170 million people and ensure their economic and social wellbeing,” he made the remark while foreign minister Dr. Abdul Momen had a courtesy meeting with his office in Dili, Timor Leste, a foreign ministry’s press release said.

During the meeting, Gusmao highly lauded the leadership of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

“Bangladesh and people of Bangladesh are in the heart of people of Timor Leste,” he said.

Foreign Minister pointed out that the socio-economic successes, under the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, were not a mere accident but due to her commitment and targeted approach.

Timor premier expressed his keen interest to collaborate in the areas of health, education, training, food security and climate change when Foreign Minister mentioned about those opportunities to collaborate bilaterally.

On the Rohingya issue, Gusmao expressed his solidarity with Bangladesh and highlighted some practical challenges to resolve the crisis.

Foreign Minister warmly welcomed the decision when Prime Minister of Timor Leste expressed his willingness to visit Bangladesh next year.