Newly appointed Ambassador of Oman to Bangladesh Abdul Ghaffar Bin Abdul Karim Al-Bulushi and Ambassador of France Marie Masdupuy presented their credentials to President Abdul Hamid. Press Secretary Md Zainal Abedin briefed the reporters after the meeting. The new Ambassador of Oman presented his credentials to the President first. After that, the ambassador of France presented the credential. Welcoming the new ambassador of Oman, President Hamid hoped that Oman's relations with Bangladesh would be strengthened during the new ambassador's tenure. Read more: New ambassador to Bhutan calls on president for guidance Mentioning that Oman is an important destination for the export of Bangladesh's labor force, the President said that Oman can take more skilled manpower including nurses and doctors from Bangladesh. Besides, President Hamid urged Omani investors to invest in Bangladesh's potential sectors. Welcoming the new ambassador of France to Bangladesh,he said that France is one of Bangladesh's development partners and an important export destination.  Pointing out the bright prospects of foreign investment in Bangladesh, the President urged French investors to invest in various sectors of Bangladesh. The President gratefully recalled France's cooperation in the country's great liberation war. President Hamid thanked the French Embassy in Dhaka for celebrating 50 years of diplomatic relations between France and Bangladesh. During the meeting, the new ambassadors of Oman and France sought the cooperation of the President in fulfilling their duties. President's Office Secretary Sampad Barua, Military Secretary Major General SM Salah Uddin Islam, and Press Secretary Md Zainal Abedin were present on the occasion.

Newly appointed Charge d’ Affaires (CDA) of Oman Abdul Ghaffar Bin Abdul Karim Al-Bulushi has appreciated Bangladesh’s development and uplifting of the lifestyle of its people.  While submitting his letter of credence to Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen at his office on Sunday, Karima was highly appreciative about the role of the present government under the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in steering the country towards development. The Foreign Minister congratulated him as the new envoy of Oman to Bangladesh with the rank of Minister Plenipotentiary. Also read: Keep up pressure on Myanmar for Rohingya repatriation: FM to UK He thanked the Omani government for quickly sending a highly qualified diplomat as the CDA.  The CDA expressed his gratitude for the kind support and assistance extended to him from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dhaka.   The CDA recalled with appreciation the role of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in giving an identity to the people of Bangladesh.  Dr Momen commended the judicious role and leadership of late Sultan Qaboos to the development of modern Oman.  He expressed his gratitude to the Sultanate of Oman for hosting over half a million of expatriate workers who have been diligently contributing to both the countries’ economic development.  The minister also urged the CDA to undertake new and emerging areas of cooperation like environment and climate change, agriculture and food security, blue economy and enhanced trade between the two countries.  The CDA listened to him carefully and apprised the minister about the great contributions made by Bangladeshi workforce in Oman.  He expressed his commitment that he would dedicate his office to the exploration and expansion of the cooperative areas that the minister suggested.    Also read: Govt wants greater coordination to brand Bangladesh abroad The Foreign Minister assured him of all possible cooperation during the discharge of his duties.  He also presented a token gift to the CDA and wished him a productive tenure.