The New Nation - Internet Edition

BSS, Dhaka

The Ambassador of the European Commission and Delegation Head Dr. Stefan Frowein made a courtesy call on President Professor Dr. Iajuddin Ahmed at Bangabhaban on Wednesday.

Welcoming the ambassador to Bangabhaban, the President appreciated him for his sincere cooperation in strengthening Bangladesh's relations with the European countries.

The President stated that Bangladesh attaches great importance of its bilateral relations with the countries of European Union. He hoped that the existing relations would be further strengthened and deepened in the days to come.

The President apprised the envoy that the European countries are the important development partners of Bangladesh. Expressing satisfaction, the President hoped that European Commission would play its due role in fostering our export market to the European Union. He stated that Bangladesh is committed to holding the upcoming general election in a free, fair and credible manner within the time frame set by the Election Commission and he invited European Observers to observe the election.

The Ambassador of European Commission officially handed over an invitation letter to the President of Bangladesh, which is sent by the President of the European Commission Mr. Jose Manuel Barroso to attend the second edition of the European Development Days to be held in Lisbon, the capital city of Portugal, on 7-9 November 2007. hoped that European Commission would play its due role in fostering our export market to the European Union. He stated that Bangladesh is committed to holding the upcoming general election in a free, fair and credible manner within the time frame set by the Election Commission and he invited European Observers to observe the election.

The Ambassador of European Commission officially handed over an invitation letter to the President of Bangladesh, which is sent by the President of the European Commission Mr. Jose Manuel Barroso to attend the second edition of the European Development Days to be held in Lisbon, the capital city of Portugal, on 7-9 November 2007.