Govt firm to fight all types of terrorism
President Abdul Hamid yesterday said Bangladesh government is committed to fighting out all types of terrorism and violent extremism.
"I'm saddened in the wake of the unfortunate deaths of innocent people who were mercilessly killed by a group of miscreants on Friday. I would like to reiterate that we're not frightened of such cowardly act and committed to fighting against all types of terrorism and violent extremism," he said while addressing a joint session of the Bhutanese parliament.
The president returned home yesterday afternoon, wrapping up his four-day state visit to the Himalayan state at the invitation of its King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck.
Bangladesh and Bhutan must forge stronger partnership to work for the welfare and economic development of the people of both the countries, he said.
President Hamid said the relationship between Bangladesh and Bhutan is multifaceted, encompassing a whole range of areas, including hydropower, water resources management, connectivity, trade and commerce, education, cultural exchange and tourism.
The governments of the two countries are working towards finalising some other bilateral agreements also, he added.
Bhutan's pioneering concept of Gross National Happiness, a unique philosophy to meet global challenges, is getting more and more acceptance, observed Hamid adding, "If we let this simple concept be our guide, I have no doubt our future generations will live in a world that would be more prosperous, secure and peaceful."
Earlier, on his arrival President Hamid was received by Speaker of the National Assembly of Bhutan Lyonpo Jigme Zangpo and Chairman of National Council Sonam Kinga.
After the speech, the president exchanged greetings with the members of Parliament of Bhutan at the parliament courtyard.
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