US President invited to visit Dhaka
US President Barak Obama has said his country would continue to work together with Bangladesh in strengthening the bilateral relations, and for achieving common goals of the two countries.
The President stated this when newly appointed Bangladesh Ambassador to the USA Mohammad Ziauddin presented his credentials to him on Thursday, according to a message received here on Friday.
President Obama welcomed the Ambassador in the Oval Office of the White House, and received his credential papers.
During the ceremony, Ambassador Ziauddin conveyed to President Obama the warm greetings of President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh and also their warm invitation to him to visit Bangladesh at the earliest convenience.
He said Bangladesh and USA enjoy the best of relations and that the USA has been to Bangladesh a time tested, trusted and reliable partner in its development and progress.
The ambassador also mentioned how grateful Bangladesh was to President Obama for its inclusion in all four of his Global Initiatives – Feed the Future; Climate Change; Health; and Engagement with the Muslim World.
Ziauddin also stated that the government of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina deeply appreciates the support of the USA and other friends of Bangladesh in its fight against terrorism and all forms of extremism in the country.
The US President said the Ambassador would get all support in carrying out his work during his tenure in the USA.
Earlier, representatives from the Chief of Protocol’s office escorted Ambassador Mohammad Ziauddin and his family to the White House.
On their return to the Bangladesh House, a reception was held by the Ambassador for the escorting and Embassy officials.
Later, the Embassy officials organized a dinner at the Chancery in honor of the Ambassador.
Source: UNB
