President Md. Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina have congratulated the newly-elected President of Seychelles Wavel John Charles Ramkalawan.
In the message, the President has conveyed that Bangladesh attaches high importance to her relationship with Seychelles at both bilateral and multilateral levels.
The President expressed his conviction that, during the new President’s tenure, the existing friendly relations between the two countries would be further deepened and diversified through concerted efforts for the common prosperity of the two peoples.
The President wished the newly-elected President all success, good health and happiness.
The Prime Minister, in her congratulatory message, has conveyed that the verdict in favour of Wavel John Charles Ramkalawan and his party reflects the trust and confidence reposed on his leadership by the people of Seychelles.
She said that Bangladesh and Seychelles enjoy cordial relations and share common spirits both bilaterally and multilaterally.
She pointed out the contribution of the Bangladeshi expatriate workers in Seychelles to the economic development of both the countries.
The Prime Minister has deeply appreciated Seychelles’ continued support for the sustainable return of the forcibly displaced Myanmar nationals, known as Rohingyas, who have been taking shelter in Bangladesh to their homeland in Myanmar.
The elections in Seychelles were held from 22 October to 24 October.
