The prime minister's call came when the newly-appointed South Korean Ambassador to Bangladesh, Seong-ung Park, called on her.

The prime minister also called for enhancing economic cooperation between Bangladesh and South Korea.

The ambassador appreciated the performance and contribution of about 22 thousand Bangladeshis now living in South Korea.

Khaleda urged South Korea to import more Bangladehi products including jute, tea and ceramics to reduce the existing trade gap between the two countries.

Park said he will do his best to help reach the existing bilateral relations between Bangladesh and South Korea its peak. He said Korea will like to forge partnership with its Asian neighbours by sharing experiences of its economic progress for mutual benefits.

The ambassador reiterated South Korean president's invitation to the prime minister to visit South Korea. Khaleda said she will visit the country at convenient time.