DHAKA, Dec 18, 2023 (BSS) - Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today congratulated
Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on becoming the new Emir of the
State of Kuwait, said an official release of the Prime Minister's press wing.

"On behalf of the People and the Government of Bangladesh and my own behalf,
I have the great pleasure of extending to Your Highness our heartiest
congratulations on your assumption of office of the Emir of the State of
Kuwait," she said in a signed letter addressed to the new Emir.

The Premier said that, "Your accession to this highest position is a
testimony to the confidence reposed in your sagacity and dynamic leadership
by the brotherly people of Kuwait."

She said that Bangladesh and Kuwait have been enjoying excellent bilateral
relations since the inception of the diplomatic ties in 1973.

"The bilateral cooperation is marked by the brotherhood and friendship, which
has flourished over the years, covering many fields, including employment of
human resources, trade, investment, development, defense, and energy
cooperation," she said.

Expressing her satisfaction over the existing relations, she said, "As you
embark upon your new responsibilities, I assure Your Highness and the People
of the State of Kuwait of continued support and collaboration from the
Government of Bangladesh in the coming days."

Mentioning that given your pro-people and visionary leadership, as
demonstrated while serving in various vital capacities for the nation, she
said, "I am confident that under your guidance and supervision, our two
brotherly countries will be able to expedite and strengthen the existing
synergies to the optimum level in all vistas of bilateral and multilateral
engagements."

The Prime Minister wished the new Emir's continued good health, happiness,
and success in the coming days and looked forward to closely working with him
for a shared future of progress and prosperity.