President Iajuddin Ahmed told the Belgian envoy to Bangladesh that the next parliamentary elections would be held within the timeframe set by the Election Commission, reports UNB.
Patrick Beyter, the outgoing ambassador of Belgium, based in New Delhi, made a farewell call on the President at Bangabhaban in the city Monday.
Welcoming the envoy, the President appreciated him for his sincere endeavours in strengthening relations between the two countries during his two-year tenure.
The existing bilateral relations between Bangladesh and Belgium are 'excellent' and the ties would be further strengthened and deepened in the days to come, he said.
He underscored the need for enhancing trade and commerce for the mutual benefit of the two countries and called upon Belgian investors to invest in Bangladesh.
"Belgium may import our high-quality pharmaceuticals, melamine, garments, ceramics, frozen foods, jute and leather goods at very competitive prices", the President suggested.
He wished the ambassador and his family good health and happiness and also wished him every success in his new assignment.
He also conveyed his sincere wishes to the King of Belgium and invited him to visit Bangladesh at his convenience through the ambassador.
Patrick Beyter also described the existing bilateral relations between the two countries as excellent and said the ties would be further strengthened in the days to come.
The outgoing ambassador also expressed his deep gratitude to the government and the people of Bangladesh for providing support and cooperation in discharging his diplomatic duties.
The people of this country "are very friendly, hardworking and courageous", he stated.
Military Secretary to the President Major General M Aminul Karim, Secretary M Sirajul Islam, Press Secretary Abdul Awal Howlader and officials concerned were present on the occasion.
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FE Team | Published: August 28, 2007 00:00:00 | Updated: February 01, 2018 00:00:00
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