Expansion of trade relations with Philippines stressed
President Zillur Rahman has emphasised the need for further increasing investments and also expanding trade between Bangladesh and the Philippines.
The president made the remark when newly appointed Bangladesh Ambassador to Philippines Majeda Rafiqun Nessa paid a courtesy call on him at Bangabhaban yesterday.
During the meeting, Zillur Rahman asked the new envoy to take necessary measures to further strengthen the existing relations between the two countries.
“Bangladesh values excellent bilateral relations with the Philippines that have been further strengthened with the establishment of democratic governments in the two countries,” he said.
The new ambassador assured the president that she would make her best efforts to further improve the bilateral relations and also expand trade and commerce between Bangladesh and the Philippines.
Majeda joined the BCS Foreign Service cadre on January 21 in 1986 and is presently serving as the director general (South East Asia wing) of the foreign affairs ministry.
Secretary to the President's office M Safiul Alam, Military Secretary Major Gen Abul Kalam M Humayun Kabir and Press Secretary AKM Nesar Bhuiyan were present during the meeting.
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