Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has congratulated her Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni on her appointment as the President of the Council of Ministers of the Italian Republic - i.e. prime minister.
"It's indeed a great pleasure to extend my warmest congratulations to you on behalf of the People and the government of Bangladesh on your appointment as the President of the Council of Ministers of the Italian Republic,” she wrote in a letter to Italy's first female prime minister.
Sheikh Hasina also extended heartfelt greetings to the friendly Italian people as they voted for a historic mandate in Meloni's visionary leadership and elected her as their first female leader in the history of Italy, according to a press release of the PMO Tuesday.
“I am confident Italy will find a wider path of economic prosperity under your charismatic stewardship despite all odds and global challenges,” she added.
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Sheikh Hasina said Bangladesh and Italy have enjoyed an excellent bilateral relationship since the independence of Bangladesh. The bilateral relations have grown in many dimensions, with particular focus on people-to-people contact in various forms, trade, investment, and common position on issues of international concern.
“We are keen to further proliferate and strengthen the existing relations in more potential sectors, such as agriculture, ICT, civil aviation, and the manufacturing industry, depending on the factors endowment,” she continued.
“As we celebrate the golden jubilee of the establishment of diplomatic relations, I believe it is high time to revitalize the whole gamut of cooperation. In this regard, I look forward to working closely with you during your time in the office ahead,” said the Bangladesh premier.
Sheikh Hasina invited Meloni to visit Bangladesh at her convenience. She conveyed her best wishes to Giorgia Meloni for her good health and happiness and the continued peace, progress, and prosperity of the friendly people of Italy.
Meloni, leader of a far-right grouping under the banner of the Brothers of Italy, took office on October 22.