Newly appointed Bangladesh High Commissioner in New Delhi Muhammad Imran on Tuesday presented his credentials to Indian President Ram Nath Kovind.
Imran, who succeeded late Ambassador Syed Muazzem Ali, presented the credentials at a colourful ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan (Presidential Palace) in New Delhi, according to a press release, issued by Bangladesh High Commission in India.
Welcoming the new envoy, Kovind said he looks forward to stronger and deeper cooperation between India and Bangladesh in all aspects, especially in security, connectivity and people-to-people contact.
India has a special relation with Bangladesh and it attaches highest priority in making that relationship stronger, he said.
The Indian President said New Delhi wants to see Bangladesh become more vibrant in social and economic development. Kovind said India is happy to be a partner of Bangladesh in the joint celebrations of birth centenary of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib, the golden jubilee of Bangladesh’s War of Liberation and 50 years of establishing diplomatic ties.
The Indian President fondly remembered late Ambassador Syed Muazzem Ali describing him as a good friend of India and true patriot of Bangladesh.
He also conveyed his regards to Bangladesh President Md. Abdul Hamid.
