Burma’s new envoy presents credentials to President

Dhaka, Dec 29: U Thane Myint newly appointed envoy of Burma to Bangladesh presented his credentials to Bangladesh president Iajuddin Ahmad in a befitting manner, yesterday.

Burma new envoy was given a guard of honour by President’s Guard Regiment at Bangabhaban in Dhaka.

On the occasion of presenting the credentials president mentioned of friendly relations that exist between the two countries and Burma envoy also expressed satisfaction over bilateral ties between two neighbouring countries.

President of Bangladesh stressed the need of increasing trade volume and cooperation in the field of education and hoped that proposed road link between Bangladesh and Burma would ensure a batter cooperation.

Between the two countries there remains long-standing repatriation issue over Burmese Muslim refugees known as Rohingya numbering 9591, yet to be carried out. Burma envoy did not mention anything when president pointed out the matter so far refugees are concerned, reports UNB, a local Bangladeshi news agency.