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Dhaka :<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman arrived in Mal\u00e9 yesterday afternoon to attend the 61st Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Maldives as the Special Guest. He was received at the airport by his Maldivian counterpart, Foreign Minister Iruthisham Adam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Shortly after his arrival, Dr. Rahman paid a courtesy call on the President of the Maldives, Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, at the President’s Office in Mal\u00e9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During the meeting, Dr. Rahman conveyed to the Maldivian President the warm greetings of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and thanked him for attending the installation ceremony of the newly elected Bangladesh government in February. He also expressed deep appreciation to President Muizzu for supporting his candidature for the Presidency of the United General Assembly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr. Rahman highlighted the BNP-led Government’s priority of maintaining strong bilateral relations with all countries based on mutual respect and shared interests under the principle of ‘Bangladesh First.’<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The two leaders expressed genuine satisfaction at the excellent Bangladesh-Maldives relations and emphasized further strengthening bilateral ties through a pragmatic approach benefitting both the countries. They also reviewed recent international and regional developments and stressed the importance of reinvigorating SAARC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr. Rahman expressed satisfaction over the employment of a significant number of Bangladeshi workers and professionals in the Maldives. President Muizzu warmly recognized their valuable contribution to the economy of Maldives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Foreign Minister Iruthisham Adam, Minister of Homeland Security Ali Ihusaan, and Bangladesh High Commissioner to the Maldives Dr. Md. Nazmul Islam were present during the meeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Later, President Mohamed Muizzu hosted a high tea in honour of the visiting Foreign Minister of Bangladesh attended by Vice President of Maldives Hussain Mohamed Latheef, cabinet Ministers and senior officials of the Maldives government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the evening, Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman attended a Diplomatic Outreach Event hosted by his Maldivian counterpart, Foreign Minister Iruthisham Adam where Dr. Rahman exchanged views with senior Ministers, foreign ambassadors and representatives of international organizations accredited to Maldives.
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