President Abdul Hamid has sought cooperation from newly appointed Myanmar Ambassador to Dhaka to start Rohingya repatriation process soon.
The President made the call when the envoy, U Lwin Oo, presented credential to the President at Bangabhaban in Dhaka on Tuesday afternoon.
He also sought active initiative from the Myanmar envoy to start repatriation of the displaced Rohingyas soon.
President's Press Secretary Joynal Abedin said Abdul Hamid also expressed the hope that the repatriation process would end during his (envoy's) tenure in Dhaka.
President told the Myanmar envoy that Bangladesh always put emphasis on the friendly relations with all neighbouring countries.
He hoped that the bilateral relations between Bangladesh and Myanmar would strengthen in future.
Ambassador U Lwin Oo sought cooperation from President Hamid in performing his duties during his tenure here.
Earlier, newly appointed France ambassador to Bangladesh Marie-Annick Bourdin also presented his credential to the President.
Welcoming the French ambassador, the President Hamid recalled with gratitude the contribution of France to Bangladesh's Liberation War in 1971.
Hamid terming the existing relationship between Bangladesh and France as 'excellent'.
BSS says President hoped that bilateral trade and investment would further boost in days ahead during his tenure here.
Meanwhile, a-five member delegation of International Inner Wheel led by Dr Kapila Gupta paid a courtesy call on the President.
Secretaries concerned to the President were present.
