RAJSHAHI, Nov 13, 2018 (BSS)-Nepalese Ambassador in Dhaka Prof Chop Lal
Bhusal has said his country is very much interested in boosting trade
relations with Bangladesh.
He mentioned Nepal has been doing trade and business with Bangladesh
through maintaining cordial relations since the post-independence time.
“Nepal wants furthermore enhancement of the trade relations with
Bangladesh,” the envoy said while exchanging views with leaders of Rajshahi
Chamber of Commerce and Industries (RCCI) at its conference hall in the city
on Monday evening.
Chaired by RCCI President Md Muniruzzaman, the meeting was addressed,
among others, by its directors Ahsan Uddin Sarker and Sadrul Islam, local
unit president of Bangladesh Women Chamber of Commerce and Industries Prof
Rojety Naznin and president of Restaurant Owners Association Riaz Ahmed Khan.
Prof Chop Lal Bhusal says Nepal enjoys close and cordial relations with
Bangladesh marked by goodwill, cooperation and understanding to each other’s
aspirations.
He adds geographical proximity, cultural affinity, shared values and
similar views on many regional and international issues bring both countries
and people closer together.
Prof Bhusal told the meeting that Nepal was one of the first countries to
recognize Bangladesh as a sovereign and independent state after the
liberation war of 1971.
He observed that the moral support and the contribution made by the Nepali
people and its political leaders during the war of liberation of Bangladesh
have a deep imprint in the first generation of Bangladeshi politicians and
freedom fighters.
Prof Bhusal attributed that the Republic of Bangladesh is marching
vigorously forward on a new road of development. It is inspiring to see the
success of Bangladesh in social and economic spheres, he added.