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Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Bangladesh Abdulla Ali ALHmoudi has said his country is keen to share its experiences with Bangladesh in the areas of civil aviation, ports and logistics, and defense partnership. Moreover, he said, the UAE remains focused on direct investment for strengthening mutual economic and business partnership.
“I would like to take this opportunity to extend my best wishes to the current interim government in all their efforts. I also reaffirm our unwavering commitment to working together for a better and more prosperous Bangladesh,” said UAE Ambassador on Monday.
Earlier, the UAE Embassy in Dhaka celebrated the 53rd Union Day amid festivities and enthusiasm. Civil Aviation and Tourism Adviser AF Hassan Ariff attended the reception as the chief guest.
Advisers, Ambassadors, heads of diplomatic missions, senior government officials, business persons, and representatives from the media, academic and social institutions also attended the ceremony.
Ambassador Ali AlHmoudi said the UAE and Bangladesh enjoy deep-rooted historical relations and this year is unique and remarkable as both are celebrating the Golden Jubilee- 50 years of diplomatic relations. “We are looking forward to strategic partnership between the brotherly countries,” he added.
The UAE Ambassador said it is a matter of pride that 1.2 million Bangladeshis are residing in the UAE, making significant contributions to both the UAE and Bangladesh.
Bangladeshi brothers and sisters in the UAE are now sending the highest remittance for Bangladesh, he said.
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