President Mohammed Sahabuddin on Wednesday urged the Ambassador of and the high commissioners of Zambia, Kenya and Cyprus to work to increase import from Bangladesh

The newly appointed non-resident ambassador of Laos to Bangladesh and the non-resident high commissioners of Zambia, Kenya and Cyprus presented their credentials to President Shahabuddin.

A smart contingent of the Presidential Guard Regiment provided a guard of honor to the ambassadors and high commissioners upon their arrival at Bangabhaban in the morning.

First, Laos Ambassador Bounmy VANMANY presented his credentials. After that, Kenyan High Commissioner Munyiri Peter Maina, Zambian High Commissioner Percy P. Chanda and Cyprus High Commissioner Evagoras Vryonides presented their credentials to the President.

Welcoming the new ambassadors and high commissioners, President Shahabuddin said that Bangladesh prioritises developing bilateral and mutual relations with all countries of the world.

Referring to the trade and investment-friendly environment prevailing in Bangladesh, the President called on investors from Kenya, Cyprus, Zambia and Laos to invest in various sectors.

He stressed the need for exchanging bilateral visits government and commercial delegations to strengthen trade and investment relations.

President Shahabuddin said that developing countries of the world including Bangladesh  are facing serious losses due to climate change.

He called for joint initiatives in various fields including renewable energy and green technology,to combat the adverse effects of climate change and for sustainable development.

During the meeting, the High Commissioners and Ambassadors said that they would work strengthen relations between the people of their respective countries.

They sought the President's overall cooperation in discharging their duties.

Senior officials of the President's Office and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs were present during the meeting.