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Bangladesh envoy joins Nepal PM’s meeting, emphasises ties
Bangladesh Ambassador to Nepal Md Shafiqur Rahman joined a joint meeting with Prime Minister of Nepal Balendra Shah, along with other ambassadors based in Kathmandu.
Taking the floor during the interaction, the Bangladesh envoy extended warm greetings and felicitations to the Prime Minister on the assumption of his responsibilities, on behalf of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and the people of Bangladesh.
He emphasised the excellent relationship between Bangladesh and Nepal, premised on mutual respect, trust, and shared collaboration in various areas, stemming from common cultural and societal values, beliefs, and long-standing civilisational links marked by strong people-to-people contact.
The envoy also highlighted the urgency of enhancing regional cooperation, including revitalising regional processes such as SAARC and BIMSTEC, for the mutual benefit of the region.
He expressed the keenness of the government of Bangladesh to work with the government of Nepal under Balenda Shah's visionary leadership and assured full cooperation.
Nepal’s Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal, Political Adviser to the Prime Minister Asim Shah, Chief Secretary Sumanraj Aryal, Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai, and other government officials were also present at the meeting, reports UNB.