Bangladesh wants friendly relations with all countries: PM
20 December 2021, 06:21 pm | Updated: 23 November 2024, 02:22 am
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said her government wants to maintain friendly relations with all countries in order to continue Bangladesh’s socio-economic progress.
The Prime Minister was addressing the conferment ceremony of Bangabandhu Medal for Diplomatic Excellence, joining it virtually from her official residence Ganobhaban.
On behalf of the Prime Minister, Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen handed over the newly introduced ‘Bangabandhu Medal to two recipients at the Foreign Service Academy in the city.
The recipients are Rear Admiral (retd) Khurshid Alam, Secretary, Maritime Affairs Unit, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Syed Mohammad Al Muhari, former Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Bangladesh.
Sheikh Hasina said she believes that the award will encourage Bangladeshi diplomats to be the best performers by discharging their duties with utmost professionalism from their respective positions.
"Besides, the diplomats of our friendly countries will be encouraged to take the relationship between Bangladesh and their respective countries to new heights," she added.