Bangladesh Ambassador to Portugal SM Kamrul Hassan presented his Letters of Credence to the president of the Portuguese Republic at Belém Palace in Lisbon on Monday, formally assuming his responsibilities as the country’s ambassador to Portugal.
The presentation of credentials marks a significant milestone in Bangladesh-Portugal relations and reaffirms Bangladesh’s commitment to strengthening its longstanding friendship with Portugal and expanding cooperation in areas of mutual interest, reads a press release.
During his meeting with the Portuguese president, Ambassador Kamrul conveyed the goodwill and warm greetings of the president and the head of the government of Bangladesh.
He underscored the importance of establishing a resident Portuguese diplomatic mission in Dhaka, saying it would facilitate closer diplomatic engagement, strengthen institutional ties and expand bilateral cooperation.
He also highlighted the need to operationalise and advance cooperation under a bilateral mobility framework, promote regular and orderly migration, and reduce the existing trade deficit. Emphasising the importance of people-to-people connectivity, the ambassador expressed interest in establishing direct air connectivity between the two countries.
The Portuguese president acknowledged and appreciated the contributions of the Bangladeshi community in Portugal and emphasised the importance of their integration into Portuguese society.
The discussions also highlighted opportunities to deepen cooperation in trade and investment, maritime affairs, renewable energy, information and communication technology (ICT), and people-to-people exchanges.
The Embassy of Bangladesh in Lisbon remains committed to advancing the shared interests of the two countries, strengthening economic and institutional ties, and translating their longstanding friendship into tangible outcomes for the mutual benefit of both peoples.
