AMBASAADOR MOHAMMAD ZIAUDDIN PRESENTS HIS CREDENTIAL TO PRESIDENT BARAK OBAMA

UsaNewsOnline.com : The new Ambassador of Bangladesh to the USA, Mr. Mohammad Ziauddin, presented his credential to President Barak Obama 18 September at 11:15 AM. President Obama welcomed the Ambassador in the Oval Office of the White House, and received his credential papers.

During the ceremony, Ambassador Mohammad Ziauddin conveyed to President Obama the warm greetings of President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh and also their warm invitation to him to visit Bangladesh as soon as convenient.

Ambassador Ziauddin also said the Bangladesh and the USA enjoys the best of relations and that the USA has been to Bangladesh a time tested, trusted and reliable partner in its development and progress.

He also mentioned how grateful Bangladesh was to President Obama for its inclusion in all four of his Global Initiatives – Feed the Future; Climate Change; Health; and Engagement with the Muslim World.

Ambassador Ziauddin also stated that the government of Prime Minister Shjeikh Hasina deeply appreciates the support of the USA and other friends of Bangladesh in its fight against terrorism and all forms of extremism in the country.

In response, President Obama said that the two countries would continue to work together in strengthening the bilateral relations, and for achieving our common goals. He also said that the Ambassador would get all support in carrying out his work during his tenure in the USA.

Earlier at 9 AM, representatives from the Chief of Protocol’s office escorted Ambassador Mohammad Ziauddin and his family to the White House. On their return to the Bangladesh House, a reception was held by the Ambassador for the escorting and Embassy officers.  Later the Embassy officials organized a dinner at the Chancery in honor of the Ambassador.