Ambassador of Bangladesh to Mexico, M. Mushfiqul Fazal Ansarey, has said that under the charismatic leadership of the newly elected Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, the country has begun a renewed democratic journey.

The Ambassador made the remarks at a farewell iftar and dinner he hosted ahead of his return to Dhaka in honour of fellow ambassadors and colleagues of the Bangladesh Mission in Mexico City.

The gathering was attended by the ambassadors of Côte d’Ivoire, India, Pakistan, Türkiye, and Indonesia, as well as diplomatic representatives from Iraq, Azerbaijan, and several other countries.

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Held in a warm and cordial atmosphere, the event provided an opportunity for members of the diplomatic community to extend their best wishes to Ambassador Mushfique as he prepares to conclude his tenure in Mexico and return to Dhaka.

Welcoming the guests, Ambassador Mushfique expressed his sincere appreciation for the friendship, cooperation, and support extended by fellow diplomats during his time in Mexico. He noted that the spirit of collaboration within the diplomatic community had played an important role in strengthening both bilateral and multilateral engagements.

In his remarks, the Ambassador also reflected on recent developments in Bangladesh. He stated that following the end of one and a half decades of autocratic rule, Bangladesh has recently held a free, fair, and credible election.

He also noted that the first session of the newly elected Parliament has already taken place, marking a hopeful beginning for the nation’s democratic future.

Ambassador Mushfique expressed his deep gratitude to the government and people of Mexico, as well as to the Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs, for their cooperation and support during his tenure. He also thanked the diplomats for responding to the invitation at short notice and for their continued friendship.

The Dean of the Diplomatic Corps and Ambassador of Côte d’Ivoire, Robert Ly, also addressed the gathering. He praised Ambassador Mushfique’s diplomatic leadership and thanked him for his constructive engagement and cordial relations with members of the diplomatic community during his tenure in Mexico.

Guests were served a variety of traditional Bangladeshi Iftar delicacies along with other local dishes.