Bangladesh desires greater cooperation with Pakistan
By
News desk
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March 28, 2019
https://pakobserver.net/2019/03/28/bangladesh-desires-greater-cooperation-with-pakistan/
Ashraf Ansari
The High Commissioner of Bangladesh Mr. Tarik Ahsan and Mrs. Mahajabeen Ahsan hosted a warm reception in the Federal Capital to mark celebration of national day of their country.
The reception hall was tastefully decorated reflecting culture of Bangladesh. National flags of Pakistan and Bangladesh were prominently in display. National anthems of the two countries were played to the applause of the guests. The guests included diplomats, civil and military officials and prominent people from various segments of Pakistani society. The Chief guest was Special Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan, Mr. Imtiaz Ahmad. He joined the hosts in cutting of ceremonial cake.
Addressing the reception, the Bangladesh high commissioner spoke of historic and cultural ties that bound the two countries. He said the two countries are cooperating in various fields in the spirit of cordiality and their was possibilities of greater bilateral cooperation. The Special Secretary, Ministry of Foreign affairs in his remarks reciprocated friendly feelings expressed by the high commissioner of Bangladesh.
He said, Pakistan hopes that Bangladesh will play its due positive role in promoting the objectives of the SAARC.
A highlight of the reception was folk dances of Bangladeshi girls, clad in traditional colourful dress. Their performance was greatly appreciated by the guests. The guests relished traditional Bangladeshi cuisine.