The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, New York

Kuwait has assured Bangladesh of providing necessary financial support for construction of the long-awaited Padma Bridge, as Chief Adviser Dr Fakhruddin Ahmed made the request during a meeting with the premier of the oil-rich Gulf state.

The Prime Minister of Kuwait, Sheikh Nas'r Muhammad Al-Sabah, gave the assurance at the bilateral meeting with the Chief Adviser on the sidelines of the 63rd session of UN General Assembly at the UN Headquarters on Thursday evening.

The meeting over, Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Syed Fahim Munaim told newsman that the Kuwaiti Premier told the Chief Adviser that his country is willing to provide financial assistance from the Kuwait Fund.