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Bangladesh’s two newly-appointed ambassadors on Tuesday called separately on President Abdul Hamid at Bangabhaban before joining their new positions.
They are Bangladesh Ambassador-designate to the Philippines FM Borhan Uddin and ambassador-designate to France Khandaker Mohammad Talha.
President's press secretary Joynal Abedin briefed the reporters after the meeting.
President Hamid said Bangladesh's trade and investment relations with the Philippines and France are excellent.
The President also advised the newly appointed ambassadors to work for the development of bilateral relations and encourage the two countries to invest in Bangladesh.
The ambassadors-designate sought the full cooperation and guidance of the President in discharging their duties.
Secretary to the President's Office Sampad Barua, and Military Secretary Major General SM Salahuddin Islam were present during the meeting.