Turkmenistan, a central Asian republic of former Soviet Union, is keen to import a considerable number of skilled-un skilled labourers from Bangladesh, reports UNB.

Inis was stated by the newly appointed Turkmen Ambassador in Bangladesh. Ashir Ataev, when he called on State Minister for Jute and Textiles, AK Faezul Huq, at his office yesterday.

Ashir Ataev also discussed with the state minister the prospect of setting up joint venture textile industries in Bangladesh, said an official handout.

Referring to the high demand of Bangladeshi garments in his country, the Turkmenistan Ambassador requested the minister to arrange an exhibition of Bangladeshi garments and shoes there.

The State Minister stressed the need for taking realistic step to expand bilateral trade and particularly develop jute and textiles sectors of the country through exchange of delegations between the two Muslim countries.