President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Thursday called on Malaysian investors to invest in Bangladesh’s various sectors, including special economic zones.
The President made the call when newly appointed Malaysian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Mohd Shuhada Othman presented his credentials to him.
Earlier, a smart contingent of the President's Guard Regiment presented the High Commissioner with a guard of honour upon his arrival at Bangabhaban.
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Welcoming the new Malaysian High Commissioner, President Shahabuddin said the bilateral relations between Malaysia and Bangladesh, including trade and investment, are very excellent.
He said that the recent visit of the Malaysian Prime Minister to Bangladesh has opened a new chapter in the relations between the two countries.
The President hoped that this relationship will reach new heights during the new High Commissioner's tenure.
Saying that Malaysia is one of the destinations for Bangladesh's manpower, he said that the Bangladeshi labor force is playing an important role in the economic development of both countries.
The President requested the Malaysian government to take effective steps to ensure that the 18,000 workers who were listed could not go to Malaysia on time.
Stating that Bangladesh is Malaysia's second largest trading partner in South Asia, the President expressed hope that bilateral trade and investment relations will further expand in the future.
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Mentioning that Malaysia will assume the chairmanship of ASEAN next month, the President also expressed hope that Malaysia will co-operate and support Bangladesh in becoming an Asean Sectoral Dialogue Partner.
During the meeting, the new Malaysian High Commissioner expressed his determination to make all-out efforts to increase bilateral trade and investment.
He sought the President's overall co-operation in discharging his duties.
Senior Secretary of the President's Office Nasimul Gani, Military Secretary Major General Mohammad Adil Chowdhury and Press Secretary Joynal Abedin were present at the meeting.