The New Nation - Internet Edition

BSS, Dhaka

Visiting Pakistan Navy Chief Admiral M Afzal Tahir on Wednesday called on President Professor Dr Iajuddin Ahmed at Bangabhaban here.

During the call on, the President thanked the government of Pakistan for providing quick assistance to the Sidr victims of Bangladesh.

Dr Iajuddin expressed satisfaction at the current good ties between Bangladesh and Pakistan and hoped that the bilateral cooperation in different sectors including navy would be strengthened further in the days to come.

The President observed that frequent exchange of visit by the senior officials of both the countries and expansion of training would help strengthening further the existing bond of friendship.

Prof Iajuddin wished the success of the visit of the Pakistan Naval Chief and hoped that he had fruitful discussion with his counterparts.

Admiral Afzal expressed his satisfaction over the existing relation between the naval forces of the two countries. He apprised the President of different activities of Pakistan Navy.

The Pakistan Navy Chief also appreciated the role of present government in rehabilitating the cyclone-affected people.

Pakistan High Commi-ssioner to Bangladesh Alamgir Babar was present.

Military Secretary to the President Major General Mohd Aminul Karim, Secretary Md Sirajul Islam and Press Secretary Abdul Awal Howlader were also present.