PM Tarique Rahman briefs President Mirza Fakhrul on his recent US visit.

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Prime Minister Tarique Rahman paid a courtesy call on President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir at Bangabhaban on Tuesday.

It was the first meeting between the President and the Prime Minister at Bangabhaban since Mirza Fakhrul assumed office as President.

The Prime Minister arrived at Bangabhaban at around 3:00 PM and was welcomed by the President. Later, Bangabhaban’s military secretary, secretary, press secretary and other senior officials were introduced to him, according to a press release.

During the meeting, the Prime Minister briefed the President on his recent visit to the United States. He discussed his participation in the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, as well as meetings on the sidelines with heads of state and government, the UN secretary-general, senior officials and representatives of international economic and development partner organisations.

The President congratulated the Prime Minister on what he described as his “historic” address to the 81st UN General Assembly, calling it “far-sighted, determined and direction-setting”.

Mirza Fakhrul said the speech reflected Bangladesh’s national interests and the hopes and aspirations of its people, while clearly presenting the country’s position on major global issues.

He also said the visit contributed significantly to strengthening Bangladesh’s position internationally and safeguarding the public interest. According to him, it also helped expand and strengthen bilateral and multilateral relations.

The President and the Prime Minister discussed various matters concerning national and state interests during the meeting.

The President also thanked the Prime Minister for visiting Bangabhaban.