Bangladesh Ambassador to the Netherlands, Tareque Muhammad, presented his letter of credence to King Willem-Alexander at a formal ceremony held at Noordeinde Palace in The Hague on Wednesday.

During their meeting, the king expressed his satisfaction with the growing bilateral relations between the Netherlands and Bangladesh, noting the continuous and expanding engagements between the two nations. He voiced hope that the interim government in Bangladesh would swiftly restore normalcy and complete the transition through upcoming elections.

Ambassador Tareque highlighted the priorities of the interim government, which included establishing security and a stable environment, initiating reforms, and organising elections. The King also mentioned Queen Máxima's personal acquaintance with Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus, given her role as the UN Secretary-General's Special Envoy for Inclusive Finance for Development since 2009.

Further, the King emphasized the strong synergetic relations between the Netherlands and Bangladesh, particularly in flood management and post-flood rehabilitation. The Ambassador expressed gratitude for the Netherlands' cooperation in Bangladesh's socio-economic development and informed the King of the robust investment opportunities available in the country, supported by sound policies aimed at developing a strong private sector.

In conclusion, King Willem-Alexander expressed his desire to strengthen bilateral ties across various fields and assured the Ambassador of the Netherlands' readiness to provide all possible support in this regard.