KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 — Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is committed to working closely with his Malaysian counterpart Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to further strengthen the multifaceted partnership with Malaysia, as he concluded his first state visit yesterday.
Dhaka greatly values its bilateral and multilateral ties with Malaysia, as Tarique highlighted the people-to-people connectivity that binds the two nations across sectors and walks of life.
“My wife Dr Zubaida Rahman and I extend our heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his gracious wife Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, for their incredibly warm welcome and hospitality.
“We are deeply touched by the friendship, gesture, and goodwill extended by the government of Malaysia and its friendly people,” he said through the Bangladesh Foreign Affairs Ministry’s post on X (formerly Twitter).
Tarique added that the discussions with Anwar also reaffirmed the enduring bonds between Bangladesh and Malaysia, which go beyond a shared commitment to greater cooperation, prosperity, and regional progress.
“This is a cherished relation that dates back many decades to the time when my father Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman was the President and my mother Begum Khaleda Zia was the Prime Minister of Bangladesh,” he said.
The premier also conveyed sincere appreciation to His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia, for his time and warmth during the meeting.
