S Korean President seeks closer ties with Bangladesh

The ambassador, who presented his credentials to the South Korean president at the Presidential Office in Seoul, requested the president to consider visiting Bangladesh at a mutually convenient time in near future.

The ceremony was held in a decorated and congenial environment. Following the ceremony, the ambassador had a brief call on to the president, said the embassy.

During the call on, the ambassador conveyed the greetings from the president and the chief adviser of Bangladesh, and the South Korean president reciprocated it.

The ambassador noted that South Korea is an important friend and development partner of Bangladesh and expressed willingness to make efforts to further deepen ties between the two countries.

Ambassador Shatil also conveyed Bangladesh’s thanks and appreciation for the Republic of Korea’s continued humanitarian support for forcibly displaced Rohingyas in Bangladesh.

He also appreciated the South Korean president’s declared objective to enhance engagements with the countries of the South, reports UNB. 

The Bangladesh ambassador was accompanied by his spouse Kazi Sayma Hoque during the ceremony, said a message received here.