The New Nation - Internet Edition

BSS, Dhaka

President Prof Iajuddin Ahmed on Thursday urged the Qatari businessmen to invest here as the government has ensured a congenial atmosphere for the foreign investors.

He underlined the need for increasing trade relations between the two countries through proper utilisation of the existing trade and economic potentials.

The president made the call while outgoing Qatar Ambassador to Bangladesh Ibrahim Mohamed A. Al-Abdullah made a farewell call on him at Bangabhaban here.

Welcoming the ambassador, the President expressed satisfaction at the existing excellent bilateral ties between the two countries and hoped that the relations would be strengthened further in the days to come.

Professor Iajuddin said, "Qatar can import more our world-class products from Bangladesh, including pharmaceutical, readymade garments and vegetables."

Referring to 80,000 Bangladeshi workers now working in Qatar, the president appraised the envoy of availability of skilled doctors, engineers, and teachers here, who could contribute to Qatar's national development.

Through the outgoing ambassador, the president invited Qatar Amir to visit Bangladesh. He also recalled his sweet memory of Qatar's Amir visit to Bangladesh in April, 2005.

The outgoing ambassador apprised Prof Iajuddin that the Bangladeshi workers have been contributing to Qatar's development.

He also praised the significant progress achieved by Bangladesh in different sectors especially education and health.

Terming the current relations between Bangladesh and Qatar as excellent, the outgoing ambassador thanked the President for extending all out cooperation to him and praised the hospitality of Bangladeshi people.

Secretary of the President's Office Md Sirajul Islam and the President's Press Secretary Abdul Awal Hawlader were present.