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Bilateral ties with Bhutan excellent: President

 New Nation
 Published: 12:00 AM, 03 February 2016  Updated: 11:23 AM, 29 September 2022
Speaker of the National Assembly of Bhutan Jigme Zangpo paid a courtesy call on President Abdul Hamid at Bangabhaban on Tuesday. nPhoto: Press Wing, Bangabhaban
Speaker of the National Assembly of Bhutan Jigme Zangpo paid a courtesy call on President Abdul Hamid at Bangabhaban on Tuesday. nPhoto: Press Wing, Bangabhaban

Speaker of National Assembly of Bhutan Jigme Zangpo made a courtesy call on President Abdul Hamid at Bangabhaban here on Tuesday.
During the meeting, the President underscored the need for making joint efforts for the promotion of business and investment, especially in the field of tourism.
Abdul Hamid said Bangladesh and Bhutan enjoy excellent bilateral relations. He said Bhutan has surplus electricity and both the countries can benefit if Bhutan supplies it (electricity) to Bangladesh.
The President said Bhutan can use Mongla Port for increasing its trade and investment.
Jigme Zangpo apprised the President of the structure and activities of the Bhutanese parliament.
The Speaker praised Bangladesh for its socioeconomic development, political stability and attaining self-sufficiency in food production.