Saudi Arabia and Bangladesh reach an agreement to tackle drugs and human trafficking. (Twitter @MOISaudiArabia)
Dhaka: Saudi Arabia has signed an agreement with Bangladesh to combat drug and human trafficking and reaffirmed a streamlined pilgrimage system.
In an effort to ease the Saudi immigration process for those departing for the Hajj, the Kingdom made permanent the trial Mecca Route pilgrimage system.
Bangladesh's Ambassador Dr. Javed Patwari told Arab News in Saudi Arabia that the security deal is meant to curb drug and human trafficking, as well as an effort to curb cybercrime and other multinational crimes. The deal will also boost exchange visits between the security forces of the two countries.
Bangladesh is one of the Muslim-majority countries where Saudi Arabia operates its Mecca Route initiative.
Under the Mecca Route initiative, Haj pilgrims from Bangladesh will enjoy a one-stop pre-immigration facility at the airport before their departure. This will make it easier for the pilgrims to travel to the Kingdom to perform Hajj.
Source:Arab News