The Ambassador of Bangladesh, His Excellency Rear Admiral Akhtar Habib presented his Letter of Credence to the President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom, this morning, at the President’s Office.
At the ceremony, the President congratulated the Ambassador on the commencement of his term and welcomed the Ambassador to the Maldives.
During the call, the President conveyed his good wishes to the President and Prime Minister of Bangladesh and conveyed appreciation for the historic relations based on strong ties of friendship and mutual understanding between the Maldives and Bangladesh. Highlighting this exceptional relationship and cooperation, the President conveyed sincere gratitude for the continued assistance and support to Maldives, in times of need. Furthermore, the President expressed his confidence in enhanced relations between the two countries during the tenure of the Ambassador.
The Ambassador conveyed greetings and good wishes from the President and Prime Minister of Bangladesh, and reassured his commitment to work closely with the Government of Maldives to strengthen the existing bilateral relations between the two countries.
The President was accompanied at the call by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E Dr. Mohamed Asim, and the Minister of State for Foreign Relations, H.E Mr. Mohamed Naseer.