President M Abdul Hamid received credentials from the ambassadors of Turkey and Philippines to Bangladesh in two subsequent ceremonies and they were ceremonially welcomed at Bangabhaban in the city on Tuesday evening, reports BSS.
The envoys are Ramis Sen of the Republic of Turkey and Leo Tito L. Ausan Jr. of the Republic of the Philippines.
Receiving their credentials, the President appreciated Bangladesh ties with the two countries and urged them to play an important role as envoys particularly to enhance trade and economic relations for the mutual benefits, President's press secretary Md Joynal Abedin said.
The bilateral relations with the countries will further be expanded during their respective assignments here, the head of the state expressed hope.
Immediately after submitting his Letter of Credence, Turkish ambassador held a brief meeting with the President, where he mentioned the longstanding bilateral relations between Bangladesh and Turkey.
Referring to the losses in the recent earthquakes in Turkey, the President again conveyed his sympathy to the bereaved family members and said Bangladesh would stay beside the government and people of Turkey at all regional and international platforms as very faithful and old friends in days to come.
On Rohingya issue, the head of the state expressed his gratefulness to the Turkish government and its people for their support in this connection.
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