President Iajuddin Ahmed underscored the need for quick finalisation of maritime boundary demarcation with Myanmar in the interest of both the countries.
The president said this when newly appointed Myanmar Ambassador in Bangladesh U Phae Thann Oo presented his credentials to him (President) at Bangabhaban in the city Tuesday, reports UNB.
"I hope Myanmar will understand Bangladesh's position on maritime issues", he said.
Welcoming the new envoy, the president expressed his satisfaction over the existing bilateral relations between the two neighbouring countries.
He expressed the hope that the relations between the two countries would 'reach a new height of excellence' during his tenure in Bangladesh.
Iajuddin said that Myanmar would be benefited from increasing import of pharmaceuticals and other products, including melamine, leather and jute goods, from Bangladesh at very competitive prices.
He underscored the need for holding single-country trade fair in both the countries aiming to increase the bilateral trade.
"Exchanging high-power delegations from both the sides can further strengthen the bilateral relations as well as solve minor problems between the two countries", he said. He hoped that the 'longstanding issue' of Rohingya refugees would be solved through bilateral negotiation.
"I am happy to know that Myanmar's Vice Senior General Mong Aye is expected to visit Bangladesh in October next", the President said.
The envoy expressed his gratitude to Bangladesh for supporting Myanmar in achieving observer status of SAARC.
Phae Thann also thanked Bangladesh for helping his country after cyclone 'Nargis' through providing relief materials and medical support.
He also widely appreciated Bangladesh's success in preparing voter identity card with provision of photograph.
Secretary of the President's Office Md Sirajul Islam, Foreign Secretary Touhid Hosain, Military Secretary to the President Major General Mohammad Ruhul Amin and President's Press Secretary Abdul Awal Hawlader were present.
