Impressed by the form of Chittagong, Philippine Ambassador Leo Tito L Ausan Jr wrote a poem about Chittagong.
The ambassador read out the poem in a lively courtesy meeting with Chittagong City Corporation (CCC) Mayor Freedom Fighter Md. Rezaul Karim Chowdhury at the CCC office at Tigerpass on Sunday. CCC Mayor Rezaul, who wrote several books on liberation war and politics, thanked the ambassador after listening to the poem 'Ode to Chittagong'.
During this, various aspects of the future development of the two Asian countries were discussed.
The mayor said that if the existing good relations between the two Asian countries -- Bangladesh and the Philippines are utilized, both countries can benefit financially and culturally. As a result of extensive investment, Chittagong has become an important center of foreign investment. The Philippines will be very profitable if it invests in Chittagong to utilize this golden opportunity.
Meanwhile, Philippine Ambassador Leo Tito L. Asan Jr. said, “I am so impressed by the beauty of Chittagong that I have written a poem about Chittagong. I like the rickshaw, the painting and decoration of the rickshaw is very nice. Chittagong, full of mountains, rivers, trees and colorful flowers, should invest heavily in the tourism sector”.
“I think the tourism sector can make Chittagong an attractive destination in the world. Especially, since foreign investors come to Chittagong regularly, they can visit various tourist spots during their leisure time. As a result, Chittagong will become not only a commercial city but also a leisure and entertainment city.”
He expressed the hope of working in the development of tourism sector by highlighting the success of CCC in education and health sector along with ocean amusement park under the initiative of Chittagong City Corporation.
CCC Chief Executive Officer Sheikh Muhammad Tauhidul Islam, Secretary Khaled Mahmud, Private Secretary to the Mayor Abul Hashem, Third Secretary and Vice Consul of the Philippine Embassy in Bangladesh Maria Tanya B Gaurano, Communication Officer and Wemperr John L Pasok, Honorary Consul General of the Philippines in Chittagong Abdul Awal, Philippines Chief of Staff of Consulate Chittagong Sheikh Habibur Rahman were present.
