New ambassadors-designate from seven countries to Bangladesh on Thursday presented their credentials to President Mohammed Shahabuddin at Bangabhaban.

The president's Press Secretary Md Joynal Abedin briefed the reporters after the meeting.

Welcoming the new envoys to Bangladesh, the president urged them to enhance the bilateral trade and investment ties with Bangladesh.

Calling Bangladesh as a role model for development in the world and highlighting  the bright potentials of investment here, President Shahabuddin called upon the ambassadors to work on increasing investment in various sectors, including infrastructure, energy and information and communication technology (ICT).

Noting that Bangladesh produces world-class products, including ready-made garments, medicines and ceramics, the president sought more support from the ambassadors to enhance the import of these products from Bangladesh.
During the meeting, the new envoys praised  the socio-economic development of Bangladesh and expressed their determination to work with Bangladesh to increase the mutual cooperation of their respective countries.

The ambassadors sought allout cooperation of the president in carrying out their respective assignments.

Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen and secretaries concerned to the president were also present on the occasion.

Earlier, on their arrival at Bangabhaban, they were accorded a 'guard of honour' by a horse-mounted troop of Presidential  Guard Regiment (PGR).