Bangladesh Ambassador to Ethiopia Shikder Badiruzzaman on Wednesday paid a courtesy call on the president at the Bangabhaban.
President' press secretary Joynal Abedin said the ambassador sought the president's cooperation and guidance in fulfilling his duties.
President Shahabuddin directed the new ambassador to work for deepening the bilateral relations between Bangladesh and Ethiopia by increasing trade and investment.
Noting that the economic diplomacy is very important in the current context, the president said in addition to developing bilateral ties with Africa, the Bangladesh Embassy there can play an important role in expanding trade and investment.
He said there are many potential areas between Bangladesh and Ethiopia and if these are properly utilized, Bangladesh would benefit economically.