Mia Md Mainul Kabir presented his credentials as the non-resident ambassador of Bangladesh to President of Liberia Joseph Boakai on 25 May at the presidential residence of Liberia.
After presenting his credentials, the ambassador held a private meeting with the president.
He conveyed the greetings and congratulations on behalf of the government and people of Bangladesh to Liberia. He expressed his gratitude to President for accepting him as the Non-Resident Ambassador of Bangladesh to Liberia.
At the meeting, the ambassador mentioned the landslide victory of Tarique Rahman in the 13th general elections and prioritising to various plans of the government, especially the relations with African countries.
Kabir highlighted the role of Bangladesh Peacekeeping Force in the reconstruction of war-torn Liberia, especially in the medical and infrastructure sectors.
He highlighted the major exports of Bangladesh in the international market, especially ready-made garments, pharmaceuticals, jute products, information technology, etc, and sought the cooperation of President Boakai in increasing exports to Liberia.
Referring to the success of Bangladesh in the agricultural sector, Kabir proposed the initiative of Contact Farming in Liberia.
Kabir expressed hope that the countries of the Global South would work together to meet the challenges of the world system and maintain global peace. He invited the Liberian president to visit Bangladesh at a convenient time.
Boakai conveyed his greetings to the government and people of Bangladesh. He expressed gratitude for the role of Bangladesh Peacekeeping Force in Liberia. The president expressed special interest in expanding bilateral trade and cultural exchanges.
He also mentioned Liberia’s ongoing role in the international arena to ensure global peace and expressed his hope to work together with Bangladesh. He said his government would consider the issues discussed seriously and assured the Honorable Ambassador of cooperation in the discharge of his duties.
The private meeting was attended by the Acting Foreign Minister of Liberia Ethel Davis, and high-ranking officials of presidential residence.
