Two envoys present credentials to President


FE Team | Published: October 16, 2018 19:18:44


Two envoys present credentials to President

Ambassadors of South Korea and Netherlands separately presented the credentials to President Abdul Hamid on Tuesday at Bangabhaban.

The envoys are - Hu Kang-il of South Korea and Hendrikus G.J (Harry) Verwiji of the Netherlands.

President's Press Secretary Joynal Abedin briefed the press after the meeting.

President said, "South Korea is one of the important development partners of Bangladesh. The trade relationship between Bangladesh and South Korea is very excellent."

President also appreciated the cooperation of South Korea in the socio- economic development of Bangladesh and hoped that the relationship will increase in the days to come, reports UNB.

The ambassador Hu Kang-il said, "Many South Korean investors have already invested in Bangladesh. Some investors are also interested for investing in different sectors."

He also said that he will take all steps to increase the bilateral cooperation with Bangladesh.

Welcoming the envoy of Netherlands Hendrikus G.J ( Harry) Verwiji, President appreciated the country for its continuous cooperation in Bangladesh's development activities.

Hamid underscored the need for taping all the possibilities in the respective interests of the Netherlands and Bangladesh in boosting the businesses and trade ties.

Both the ambassadors sought cooperation of the authorities concerned in discharging their duties.

Secretaries concerned to the President and high officials of the Foreign Ministry were present.

Earlier, on their arrival at Bangabhaban, a smartly turned-out contingent of the horse-mounted President Guard Regiment (PGR) gave the envoys guards of honour as part of the ceremony.

 

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