Dhaka reaffirms support to Lebanon in protecting independence
Tuesday, 9 June 2009
Bangladesh Monday reaffirmed its support to the people of Lebanon in protecting their independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity, reports UNB.
President Zillur Rahman gave the reassurance when newly appointed Lebanese Ambassador to Bangladesh Khaled Salman presented his credentials to the President at Bangabhaban Monday.
The President welcomed the new envoy and expressed his satisfaction over the existing excellent bilateral relations between Bangladesh and Lebanon.
He also emphasised exchange of high-level delegations between Bangladesh and Lebanon to further strengthen the relations.
Referring to the existing trade volume between the two countries, the President said Lebanon could import Bangladeshi world standard products, including pharmaceuticals, readymade garments and jute and leather goods.
He also urged the Lebanese government to recruit more skilled workers from Bangladesh and called upon the entrepreneurs of Lebanon to invest in Bangladesh as an investment-friendly atmosphere is prevailing here.
The new envoy, based in New Delhi, sought the President's support in performing his duties during his tenure.
He praised Bangladeshis working in Lebanon as sincere and hard-working and assured the President that laws in Lebanon fully protect the rights of workers and ensure their job security.
Khaled Salman hoped that Bangladesh would able to achieve prosperity under the newly elected government.
Secretary to the President's Office Mohammad Shafiul Alam, Military Secretary to the President Maj Gen Md Ehtesham Ul Haque and President's Press Secretary Abdul Awal Howlader were present during the meeting.
Earlier, on his arrival at Bangabhaban, a smart contingent of the President's Guard Regiment gave guard of honour to the new Ambassador.
President Zillur Rahman gave the reassurance when newly appointed Lebanese Ambassador to Bangladesh Khaled Salman presented his credentials to the President at Bangabhaban Monday.
The President welcomed the new envoy and expressed his satisfaction over the existing excellent bilateral relations between Bangladesh and Lebanon.
He also emphasised exchange of high-level delegations between Bangladesh and Lebanon to further strengthen the relations.
Referring to the existing trade volume between the two countries, the President said Lebanon could import Bangladeshi world standard products, including pharmaceuticals, readymade garments and jute and leather goods.
He also urged the Lebanese government to recruit more skilled workers from Bangladesh and called upon the entrepreneurs of Lebanon to invest in Bangladesh as an investment-friendly atmosphere is prevailing here.
The new envoy, based in New Delhi, sought the President's support in performing his duties during his tenure.
He praised Bangladeshis working in Lebanon as sincere and hard-working and assured the President that laws in Lebanon fully protect the rights of workers and ensure their job security.
Khaled Salman hoped that Bangladesh would able to achieve prosperity under the newly elected government.
Secretary to the President's Office Mohammad Shafiul Alam, Military Secretary to the President Maj Gen Md Ehtesham Ul Haque and President's Press Secretary Abdul Awal Howlader were present during the meeting.
Earlier, on his arrival at Bangabhaban, a smart contingent of the President's Guard Regiment gave guard of honour to the new Ambassador.