27 November 2013, Male'; His Excellency REAR Admiral A.S.M.A Awal, High Commissioner of Bangladesh to the Maldives paid a courtesy call on Her Excellency Ms. Dunya Maumoon, Minister of Foreign Affairs today.
At the call, H.E.Admiral Awal congratulated on the new appointment and the smooth transition of the government. He also expressed hope to work closely with new government to further strengthen the bilateral relations.
Minister Dunya also thanked the Government of Bangladesh for the continuous support and highlighted that Maldives greatly value the relationship between the two nations.High Commissioner also briefed Minister Dunya on the current political situation in Bangladesh with the Elections scheduled for 5th January 2014.
Issues and difficulties faced by the Bangladesh work force present in Maldives were discussed and Minister Dunya expressed hope that the new government will give a high priority in addressing issues concerned.
The meeting was also attended by Ms. Aminath Shabeena, Director, Consular Services Division and Ms. Maryam Bassama Farooq, Senior Desk Officer, South Asia Section.
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