Dipu Moni taps potential financiers

AppId is over the quota AppId is over the quota Padma BridgeDipu Moni taps potential financiersNew York: Foreign Minister Dr Dipu Moni said she discussed with a number potential financiers the urgency of financing the Padma Bridge during her important US trip, as a major donor agency apparently backed out.

Talking to banglanews at John F Kennedy Airport here before her departure for home, Dipu Moni said she had discussions with ?World Bank?s vice president, US Congressional Caucus leaders, think tanks, international investors, trading partners and US Chambers of Commerce about the mater of financing the Padma Bridge? during her three-day tour. The foreign minister took the initiative in arranging necessary funds for the dream bridge over the mighty Padma when the finance minister?s mission during his US tour virtually failed to persuade the World Bank headquarters. When asked about the success of the trip, the foreign minister told banglanews, ?I held a friendly meeting with US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and I am very pleased about the fruitful discussion.? The prime minister also visited the USA few days ago,? she said when asked about the premier?s visit to Washington. ?Banglanews24.com

Source: daily-sun.com

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