Bangladesh greatly values bilateral ties with Malaysia: PM

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has said Bangladesh attaches great importance to its bilateral and multilateral relations with Malaysia.

“Bangladesh greatly values the bilateral and multilateral ties with Malaysia. We are proud of the people-to-people connectivity that binds our two nations across various sectors and all walks of life,” the prime minister said in a Facebook post on Tuesday.

Tarique Rahman concluded his two-day official visit to Malaysia on Monday. He was accompanied by his wife, Zubaida Rahman, during the visit, which took place at the invitation of his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim.

On his social media account, the Bangladesh prime minister, along with his wife, also extended their heartfelt gratitude to Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and his wife, Wan Azizah binti Wan Ismail, for their “incredibly warm welcome and hospitality”.

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“We are deeply touched by the friendship, gesture, and goodwill extended by the government of Malaysia and its friendly people. My discussions with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim reaffirm the enduring bonds between Bangladesh and Malaysia, going beyond our shared commitment to greater cooperation, prosperity, and regional progress,” he wrote.

“This is a cherished relation that dates back many decades to the time when my father Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman was the President and my mother Begum Khaleda Zia was the Prime Minister of Bangladesh.”

Tarique Rahman also conveyed his sincere appreciation to the King of Malaysia, Sultan Ibrahim ibni Sultan Iskandar, for his time and warmth during their meeting.

“Following my first state visit as Prime Minister, I look forward to working closely with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to further strengthen our multifaceted partnership with Malaysia,” he added.