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countries would be
strengthened and expanded further during
the tenure of the Ambassador.
The President said Bangladesh and Libya
share similar views on many
international issues, and they are
working in close cooperation in
different international forum,
particularly in the UN and the OIC.
Highlighting Bangladesh's contribution
in ensuring peace and stability in
Africa through participation in the
United Nations (UN) peacekeeping
operations, Professor Iajuddin expressed
eagerness to take part in the
development efforts of the continent
through sharing experience, skill and
expertise.
Referring to Bangladeshi workers and
professionals, particularly doctors,
engineers and teachers in Libya, he said
they are not only bringing mutual
economic benefits, but also laid a solid
foundation for amity through wide
people-to-people interaction.
The President underscored the need for
enhancing such participation in the days
to come through making more
opportunities for Bangladeshi manpower
in Libya and easing Libyan visa
formalities for Bangladeshi nationals.
He said Libyan students could take
higher education in Bangladeshi
universities and engineering and medical
institutions, as its graduates have high
demand in the developed countries.
Mentioning that there is huge scope of
enhancing economic relations between the
two counties for the mutual benefit of
the both and said Libya could import
Pharmaceutical products from Bangladesh.
In this regard, Professor Iajuddin
stressed the need for establishing a
joint commission, ensuring of frequent
visits of high level officials and
business leaders for the sake of rapid
expansion of bilateral relations between
Bangladesh and Libya.
He also thanked Libya for extending
generous assistance and solidarity to
cyclone, Sidr affected people of
Bangladesh.
The New Libyan envoy sought the
President's cooperation in discharging
his duties during his tenure in
Bangladesh.
Referring to Bangladesh's role in
international arena, he said Libya is
always getting Bangladesh's cooperation
in playing its role in the UN Security
Council.
Ahmed Ateya Hamd Al-Imam also briefed
the President about Libyan
socio-economic development and its
achievement in different fields.
Secretary of the President's Office Md
Sirajul Islam, Foreign Secretary Touhid
Hosain, Military Secretary to the
President Major General Mohammad Ruhul
Amin and Press Secretary Abdul Awal
Howlader were present.
Earlier, on his arrival at Bangabhaban,
a smart contingent of President's Guard
Regiment gave the Libyan Ambassador a
guard of honour. |
