The President underscored the need for boosting the trade and economic relations between the two countries.

In this context, he laid emphasis on frequent visits of high- level officials and holding trade fairs to promote each others products. Turkey can also consider providing duty and quota free access to Bangladeshi products in its market.

Professor Iajuddin expressed his satisfaction over the existing cultural and defence cooperation between Dhaka and
Ankara. He urged for enhancing university linkage programmes and sought the ambassador's cooperation to increase the number of scholarships for Bangladeshi students in Turkey.

Referring to the present investment policy of Bangladesh, he said Turkish investors could get a good return from different sectors in Bangladesh, especially in infrastructure, tourism, composite textile and power generation.

The Turkish Ambassador also sought cooperation from the President to discharge his duty properly and strengthen bilateral relations between Dhaka and Ankara. He also lauded Bangladesh's role in different international forums.

Military Secretary to the President Major General Mohammad Aminul Karim, Secretary of the President's Office Mohammad Sirajul Islam, Foreign Secretary Touhid Hosain and Press Secretary Abdul Awal Howlader were present.

Earlier, on his arrival at Bangabhaban, a smart contingent of President's Guard Regiment presented guard of honor to the Turkish ambassador.