The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Dhaka

President Professor Dr Iajuddin Ahmed Wednesday said general election is going to be held this year that would further strengthen country's democratic process.

He said this to newly appointed Argentine Ambassador to Bangladesh Ernesto Carlos Alvarez when the envoy presented his credentials to the President at Bangabhaban on Wednesday.

"Holding the election is a positive move for Bangladesh, which would further strengthen country's democracy," the Ambassador said.

The President emphasized further strengthening cooperation in trade and commerce between Bangladesh and Argentina, saying that the Latin American country can import Bangladesh's world-class products.

"Argentina can import Bangladeshi world-standard products, including ships, pharmaceuticals, readymade garments, melamine and ceramics, at cheaper prices," he said.

President Iajuddin welcomed the new envoy and expressed his satisfaction over the existing bilateral relations between the two countries.

The ties can be strengthened further through people-to-people contact and increased trade and commerce.

Highly praising the Argentine football team, he told the new Ambassador that many people of the country are great fans of his football team.

Through the ambassador the President conveyed his greetings and invitation for visiting Bangladesh to Argentine President Dr Cristina Fernandez.

The new envoy sought President's cooperation in discharging his duties during his tenure in Dhaka and also assured of his cooperation in further strengthening the bilateral and trade relations between the two countries.

Secretary of the President's Office Md Sirajul Islam, Military Secretary to the President Major General Mohammad Ruhul Amin, Acting Foreign Secretary MAK Mahmud and President's Press Secretary Abdul Awal Howlader were present.

On his arrival at Bangabhaban, a smart contingent of President's Guard Regiment gave the Argentine ambassador a guard of honor.