President Abdul Hamid on Tuesday urged newly appointed US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter D Haas to encourage his country’s entrepreneurs to investment in various sectors in Bangladesh.
He made the request when Peter D Haas presented his credentials to the President in the afternoon.
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Press Secretary Joynal Abedin briefed reporters after the meeting.
Welcoming the new ambassador, President Hamid said that Bangladesh's relation with the United States is very good and the diplomatic relations as well as trade and investment have expanded in various fields.
The President hoped that the United States would continue to put pressure on Myanmar to send back Rohingya to their homeland with dignity.
The President thanked the Government and the people of the United States for providing assistance to Bangladesh, including vaccine, in the fight against Covid -19.
During the meeting, the new US Ambassador sought the full cooperation of the President in discharging his duties.
Later, newly appointed High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Maldives Rear Admiral SM Abul Kalam Azad called on President Abdul Hamid at Bangabhaban.
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During the meeting, the new High Commissioner sought the guidance and cooperation of the President in discharging his duties.
Secretary to the President's Office Sampad Barua, Military Secretary Major General SM Salah Uddin Islam, Press Secretary Joynal Abedin were present on the occasion.