Newly appointed Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Abdulla Ali Abdullah Khaseif Al Hamoudi on Wednesday presented his credentials to President Abdul Hamid.
Ambassador Abdulla was given a Guard of Honour by a contingent of the Presidential Guard Regiment on his arrival at Bangabhaban.
Saying that Bangladesh and the UAE enjoy an excellent bilateral relationship, Abdul Hamid said the relationship between the countries expanded in several sectors including trade and investment over time.
The President thanked the UAE government for organising the ‘Dubai Expo-2020’ successfully.
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Mentioning the role of Bangladeshi expatriates in the development of the Gulf nation, Abdul Hamid urged the UAE government to take more Bangladeshi workers.
He also said that the UAE can import sea-sailing ships, apparels, medicines and ceramics products from Bangladesh.
The President hoped that the relationship between the two countries would reach a newer height in the future.
Praising the socio-economic development of Bangladesh, the UAE envoy sought overall cooperation from the President to perform his duty.
Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen, Secretary to the President’s Office Sampad Barua, Military Secretary Major General SM Salahuddin Islam and Press Secretary Md Joynal Abedin, among others, were present during the event.