The interest was expressed during a high-level bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al Saud at the United Nations Headquarters in New York on Friday (September 25, 2026). The talks were held on the sidelines of the 81st Session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA). During the meeting, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman emphasized the historic, fraternal bonds between the two nations and underscored the importance of transitioning into a robust economic partnership. Discussions focused on boosting Saudi capital investments in Bangladesh, expanding opportunities for Bangladeshi skilled labor in the Kingdom's Vision 2030 initiatives, and coordinating positions on shared regional and international security concerns. Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal praised Bangladesh's economic trajectory and reiterated Riyadh's eagerness to advance bilateral cooperation across promising sectors.