Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain has said there is significant potential for further collaboration with Bhutan, particularly in the areas of power and trade, noting that cooperation has been strengthened over the years in various sectors.

Ambassador of Bhutan to Bangladesh Rinchen Kuentsyl paid a farewell call on Adviser for Foreign Affairs Md Touhid Hossain at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday and discussed issues of mutual interest.

For the greater benefit of the people of the region, the importance of having extensive regional cooperation through Saarc and Bimstec was discussed, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

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He congratulated the Ambassador of Bhutan on successful completion of his tenure in Bangladesh and appreciated his active role in advancing the bilateral relations between the two countries.

The Foreign Affairs Adviser noted that Bangladesh and Bhutan enjoy excellent bilateral relations.

He also mentioned that Bhutan was the first country to recognise Bangladesh and Bhutan holds a special place in the hearts of Bangladeshi people.

The Ambassador of Bhutan expressed his gratitude for the continuous support and cooperation he received from the Government of Bangladesh throughout his tenure in Dhaka.

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Ambassador Kuentsyl emphasised that Bangladesh is a steadfast partner of Bhutan in the region and expressed confidence that the collaboration will continue to strengthen in the future. 

The Foreign Affairs Adviser wished the Ambassador success in his future assignments.