United Kingdom (UK) Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has expressed his commitment to enhance bilateral economic and security partnership to support Bangladesh’s graduation from LDC status.
“I am writing to underline my commitment to strengthen the growing economic and security partnership between our countries and to support Bangladesh’s graduation from LDC status,” he said in a letter to his Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina.
Sunak said he wrote the letter “as you embark on a historic fifth term and reflecting Bangladesh’s impressive development gains under your leadership in recent years”.
“Our partnership is based on a deep shared history and friendship, underpinned by strong people-to-people ties,” the British premier’s letter read. He expected Bangladesh can move forward with reconciliation in political life together with progress on rights and freedoms and “these values are the cornerstone of the Commonwealth family and create vibrant democratic societies which attract the inward investment needed for economic growth”.
The British premier particularly saw cooperation on migration as an “important part of our bilateral agenda” and acknowledged her endorsement of a “sustainable and streamlined way forward to return those Bangladeshi nationals in the United Kingdom illegally”.
Sunak said he anticipated seeing that arrangement finalised as part of our wider agenda of mutual cooperation.
“I look forward to working with you to continue to build on and develop still further our countries’ important and historic relationship,” said Rishi Sunak.
Mozambique President greets Sheikh Hasina
Besides, Mozambique President Filipe Jacinto Nyusi has congratulated Sheikh Hasina on her reelection as Prime Minister of Bangladesh.
In a letter sent to Sheikh Hasina, the Mozambique President wrote, "On behalf of the people, the Government of the Republic of Mozambique and on my own behalf, I would like to extend our warmest congratulations for your re-election as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh on the 7th January 2024."
He added, "I am confident that with the Government of Bangladesh under your leadership, the hard working people of Bangladesh will remain united and focused towards economic and social development for the progress and welfare of all."
He continued, "I seize this opportunity to underscore the friendly and cooperation relations existing between our two countries and peoples and reiterate my readiness to continue working with Your Excellency to propel these ties to new heights both bilaterally and multilaterally."
Filipe Jacinto Nyusi ended the letter, giving the assurances of his highest consideration and esteem as well as good health and success in the discharge of Sheikh Hasina's noble duties.
Malta premier greets Sheikh Hasina on reelection as PM
Prime Minister of Malta Robert Abela has congratulated Sheikh Hasina on her reelection as Prime Minister of Bangladesh.
In a letter sent to Sheikh Hasina, the Malta premier wrote, "I would like to express my heartfelt congratulations for Your election victory and reappointment as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh for a record fifth term."
He added, "I would also like to congratulate you on your incredible record as the longest-prime minister in the history of Bangladesh, and on becoming longest-serving female head of government in the world."
He continued, "Your success is a reflection of the advancements Bangladesh has taken under your leadership as well as the esteem you are held in by so many."
For so long, the Republic of Malta and People's Republic of Bangladesh have enjoyed long-standing bilateral relations founding on mutual values of respect and understanding, read the letter.
Robert Abela said that "I am confident that this relationship will continue to flourish in your historic term, for the benefit of both our peoples."
He ended the letter, extending his wishes of good health and further success.
