Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud on Friday (January 12) said all the ambassadors and high commissioners in Dhaka congratulated the newly-elected government.

He said the ambassadors and high Commissioners of almost all countries, including the US, the UK, and the EU envoys were present at the swearing-in ceremony. They all went to congratulate the current government.

He made the remarks after laying wreaths on the portrait of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at Dhanmondi-32 in the capital along with the newly-formed cabinet members.

The foreign minister also said that the relationship with East and West will be further developed. 

"The Ministry of Information was a challenge. I met that challenge with your help. It is definitely a challenge in the global context and the fact that wars are going on in different parts of the world now," Hasan said.

“Under the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, they have taken the country forward by facing all the challenges, he added.

BDST: 1709 HRS, JAN 12, 2024
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