Bangladesh envoy to US presents credential to Obama
The newly appointed Bangladesh Ambassador to US Mohammad Ziauddin presented his credential to President Barak Obama on Thursday (US time).
On receiving the credential papers, President Obama welcomed the ambassador in the Oval Office of the White House, said a press release issued from Embassy of Bangladesh in Washington DC.
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During the ceremony, Ziauddin conveyed to Obama the warm greetings of Bangladesh President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and also their warm invitation to him to visit Bangladesh when he finds it convenient.
Ziauddin also said the US has been to Bangladesh a time tested, trusted and reliable partner in its development and progress.
He also mentioned how grateful Bangladesh was to Obama for its inclusion in all four of his Global Initiatives – Feed the Future; Climate Change; Health; and Engagement with the Muslim World.
Ambassador Ziauddin also stated that the government of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina deeply appreciates the support of the US and other friends of Bangladesh in its fight against terrorism and all forms of extremism in the country.
In response, Obama said the two countries would continue to work together in strengthening the bilateral relations, and for achieving our common goals.
He also said that the ambassador would get all support in carrying out his work during his tenure in the US.
Earlier, representatives from the Chief of Protocol’s office escorted Ambassador Mohammad Ziauddin and his family to the White House.
On their return to the Bangladesh House, a reception was held by the ambassador for the escorting and the embassy officers.
Later the embassy officials organised a dinner at the Chancery in honor of the ambassador.
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