The get-together was held by the Vietnamese Embassy in Bangladesh on the occasion of the Lunar New Year. (Photo: VNA) Speaking at a recent get-together held by theVietnamese Embassy in Bangladesh on the occasion of the Lunar New Year, FarukKhan said he has special sentiments towards Vietnam.
He also spoke highly of the traditional friendshipbetween the two countries, and noted his belief that they will reap moreachievements in cooperation across spheres this year, towards the celebration ofthe 50th founding anniversary of the bilateral diplomatic ties in 2023.
The event also saw the participation of member of the Bangladesh Parliament and member of Parliamentary Standing Committee onMinistry of Civil Aviation and Tourism Sayeda Rubina Akter Mira, along with representativesfrom the embassies of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) membercountries, among others.
In his remarks, Vietnamese Ambassador Pham Viet Chienreviewed achievements Vietnam recorded last year, and lauded the contributions ofVietnamese people in Bangladesh.
He also used this occasion to thank the support andcooperation of Bangladeshi agencies, organisations and friends in prompting thetraditional friendship between the two countries./.