The New Nation - Internet Edition

BSS, Dhaka

The outgoing ambassador of Turkey to Bangladesh, Ferit Ergin, on Wednesday paid farewell call on President Professor Dr Iajuddin Ahmed at Bangabhaban here.

During the meeting, the President also expressed his happiness at the friendly bilateral relations existing between Dhaka and Ankara.

He also commended the ambassador for his outstanding performance in strengthening ties between Bangladesh and Turkey during his six-year tenure in Dhaka.

The President, however, said that there is still scope for further consolidating the relation between the two countries. He said that Bangladesh attaches great importance to its relations with Turkey.

Mentioning the cultural, religious and historical ties between the peoples of Bangladesh and Turkey, Professor Iajuddin said, the ties provided an unshakable foundation for the relations of the two countries.

The President also underscored the need for propelling trade and economic cooperation further between the two countries through exchanging business delegation and holding single country trade fair frequently.

He said, Bangladesh would welcome participation of Turkish entrepreneurs in the development activities of the country. He also observed that Turkey could be benefited through importing Bangladesh's garment product, pharmaceuticals, ceramics products and leather goods.

The President also expressed his satisfaction at the growing cooperation in defence sector between the two countries. Professor Iajuddin also laid emphasis on enhancing university linkage programme between the two countries.

The Turkish ambassador thanked the President and the people of Bangladesh for extending cooperation to him in discharging his duties during his tenure in Dhaka. He also apprised the President of establishing Bangladesh-Turkey Chamber of Commerce and Industry to boost bilateral trade and economic cooperation between the two countries during his tenure here.

Military secretary to the President Mohd Aminul Karim, Secretary to the President's Office Md Sirajul Islam and Press Secretary Abdul Awal Howlader were present.