Commercial engagements with BD to expand

Bangladesh and the Maldives have reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening the existing excellent bilateral relations and enhancing cooperation between the two friendly countries, reports UNB.
Dr Md Nazmul Islam, the newly-appointed High Commissioner of Bangladesh to the Republic of Maldives, presented his Letter of Credence to Dr Mohamed Muizzu, President of the Republic of Maldives on Sunday.
Upon his arrival at the Republic Square of the Presidential Palace, the High Commissioner was accorded a guard of honour by a smartly turned-out contingent of the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF).
The formal presentation of credentials took place at the Ghazi Hall of the President's Office in the presence of the President, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, and senior government officials.
After receiving the credentials, President Dr Mohamed Muizzu held a brief discussion of about 10-15 minutes with the High Commissioner.
President Muizzu expressed his sincere appreciation for Bangladesh's continued support in key areas of mutual interest, including human resource development, higher education, healthcare and economic cooperation.
He also emphasised the importance of enhancing people-to-people communications between the two brotherly nations.
The President said the bilateral relations between the Maldives and Bangladesh remain excellent and expressed his optimism that the existing ties will be further strengthened and that trade and commercial engagements will continue to expand in the days ahead.