UAE foreign minister ready to work closely with Bangladesh's FM
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan has expressed a strong interest in fostering increased cooperation with Bangladesh, with a particular focus on areas such as food security and the streamlining of visa procedures.
In a letter addressed to his Bangladeshi counterpart, Hasan Mahmud, Sheikh Abdullah conveyed his readiness to collaborate closely in order to further enhance and develop the already positive relations between the two countries.
Offering warm congratulatory greetings and best wishes to Hasan Mahmud on assuming his new office, Sheikh Abdullah acknowledged the "smooth development" of UAE-Bangladesh relations since the establishment of diplomatic ties in 1974. He highlighted the joint efforts of both nations in achieving this progress.
With 2024 marking the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the UAE and Bangladesh, Sheikh Abdullah reiterated his commitment to strengthening and expanding the robust bilateral ties that exist. He concluded his letter by extending his wishes for Dr. Hasan's success in his new role and expressing sincere hopes for the continued prosperity and welfare of Bangladesh.