DHAKA, Feb 1, 2024 (BSS) - President Mohammed Shahabuddin today received

credentials of new ambassadors-designate from seven countries to Bangladesh
at Bangabhaban here.

The seven new non-resident ambassadors are: GANBOLD Dambajav of Mongolia,
Slobodan Uzunov of North Macedonia, Javier Manuel Paulinich Velarde of the
Republic of Peru, Robert Maxian of Slovak Republic, Mateja Vodeb Ghosh of
Slovenia, Alberto A Guani of Uruguay and Capaya Rodriguez Gonzalez of
Venezuela.

 
Later, President's Press Secretary Md Joynal Abedin briefed the newsmen about
the outcome of the meeting.

Welcoming the new envoys to Bangladesh, the president urged them to work with
Bangladesh to increase bilateral trade and investment ties.

The Head of State said Bangladesh is now a role model for development in the
world and highlighted the bright potentials of investment here.

He called upon the ambassadors to work on increasing investment in various
sectors, including infrastructure, energy and information & communication
technology (ICT).

Noting that Bangladesh produces world-class products, including ready-made
garments, medicines and ceramics, the president sought more supports of the
ambassadors to enhance the import of these products from Bangladesh.

During the meeting, the new envoys highly lauded the socio-economic
development of Bangladesh.

They also expressed their determination to work with Bangladesh to increase
the mutual cooperation of their respective countries.

The ambassadors sought the full cooperation of the President in carrying out
their respective assignments.

Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen, President Military Secretary Major General
SM Salah Uddin Islam, Press Secretary Md. Joynal Abedin and Secretary
(Attached) Md Wahidul Islam Khan were present on the occasion.

Earlier, on their arrival at Bangabhaban, they were accorded a 'guard of
honour' by a horse-mounted troop of the Presidential Guard Regiment (PGR).