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On Monday, he spoke as a guest of honor at the National Parade Ground to mark the centenary of Bangabandhu’s birth and the golden jubilee of independence.
The Nepalese President said: “Bangabandhu, as an eloquent speaker, organizer and fighter, won the hearts of the people of Bangladesh and achieved the goal of building a new state. He is also a revered leader among the people of the region. “
Vidya Devi Bhandari spoke as a foreign leader on the sixth day of the 10-day ‘Mujib Chirantan’ organized to celebrate the Bengali couple.
In addition to highlighting Nepal’s geographical, cultural and other proximity to Bangladesh, he also spoke about the relationship between birth and birth.
He said: “I believe that the continued progress of Bangladesh is to show due respect to Bangabandhu’s contribution in nation-building.
He started the fight for the freedom of Bangladesh from a very young age. He was a unique overall leader, an excellent organizer, determined in personality, and a fighter. “
The President of Nepal said: “Bangabandhu’s endless struggle has given birth to Bangladesh. For which he had unwavering leadership and incessant efforts. That is why the All-Party Student Wrestling Council awarded him the title of Bangabandhu in 1969, which was immediately accepted by the entire nation.
Bangabandhu had a deep love and respect for the Bengali language. For this reason, he was at the forefront of the protection and dissemination of the Bengali language among the people. He had a deep sympathy for the oppressed, disadvantaged and poor people. “
Stating that Bangabandhu’s dream of ‘Golden Bengal’ is in line with Nepal’s resolution ‘Prosperous Nepal, Happy Nepali’, President Bhandari said: “All of our activities are aimed at making Nepal a prosperous country. Through development, Nepal and Bangladesh will also contribute to the socio-economic development of South Asia ”.
After independence, Nepal was the sixth country to recognize Bangladesh. Recalling that, the president said: “Bangabandhu brought Bangladesh to the international community in a very short period of time after independence.”
Although she is the first to become president of Nepal, Vidya Devi Bhandari mentioned in her speech that she had come to Bangladesh on a private visit previously.
Comparing the two visits, he said: “In this visit, I can see great progress in the economic and development activities of Bangladesh, as well as in the improvement of the living standards of the people.”
In recent years, thanks to massive economic development, Bangladesh has lifted large numbers of people out of poverty and continues to do so. I am happy to witness such progress of a friendly country and people ”.
He also emphasized the increased connectivity of Nepal with Bangladesh by air, land and rail.
Calling for initiatives to reduce the trade deficit, he said: “We have an opportunity to further accelerate bilateral trade in the medium term. Nepal has a growing trade deficit with Bangladesh.
For trade to be profitable for both countries, it is necessary to reduce the deficit. To further accelerate bilateral trade relations, trade barriers must be removed, infrastructure must be developed and market access must be facilitated. “
Vidya Devi Bhandari also said that India needs a tripartite initiative with Nepal-Bangladesh to increase cooperation in the energy sector.
The President of Nepal arrived in Dhaka on Monday morning to attend the Mujib Year and the Golden Jubilee of Independence. He then paid tribute to the heroic martyrs of the liberation war at the Savar National Monument.
After 4:30 pm, the President arrived at the place of the central ceremony in the Patio de Armas Nacional. Abdul Hamid, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Bangabandhu’s youngest daughter Sheikh Rehana welcomed him.
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