Congratulating Tarique, Anwar Ibrahim hopes for 'renewed energy' in ties

Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia.

Dhaka, Feb 13--Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Friday congratulated BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman and said Malaysia looks forward to working with the new Bangladeshi leadership to bring new energy to Dhaka-Kuala Lumpur bilateral ties.

"I warmly congratulate Tarique Rahman and the Bangladesh Nationalist Party on their emphatic election victory. This is a triumph of democracy: the Bangladeshi people, having navigated a period of extraordinary challenges, have spoken clearly at the ballot box," he said.

The Malaysian PM also expressed appreciation for his friend Dr Muhammad Yunus for his stewardship as Chief Adviser during this important transition and for ensuring that the democratic process proceeded smoothly.

"Malaysia looks forward to working with the new Bangladeshi leadership to bring new energy to our bilateral ties. I join Malaysians in extending our warmest regards to the people of Bangladesh," said the Malaysian Prime Minister. - UNB