Lanka's victory over terrorism, example to world - Bangladesh
Finance Minister
Bangladesh Finance Minister Abul Maal Abdul Muhith has described
President Mahinda Rajapaksa as a distinguished leader who saved his
country from terrorism.
He said that the President's war victory over terrorism was a clear
example to all other countries fighting against the threats of
terrorism.
The Bangladesh Minister was addressing a group of leading Bangladeshi
businessmen who met President Rajapaksa at Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel
yesterday.
The meeting had been arranged by the Bangladesh Commerce and
Industrial Board.
The Minister also said that Sri Lanka had achieved much progress
after defeating terrorism in the North and East.
He said that his aim was to develop the Bangladeshi economy by
adopting the principles adopted by Sri Lanka.
Addressing the Business community, External Affairs Minister Prof
G.L. Peiris said that the Mahinda Chinthana concept was a concept of
broad meaning to develop the country and the people.
He said the assassination of Bangladesh Leader Shiek Mujibur Rahman
was a clear example of the danger of terrorism.
The Minister pointed out that Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, have similar
cultures with equal regards for religion, economy and cultural values.
The Bangladesh businessmen who participated in the talks showed a
keen interest in investing in Sri Lanka.
Meanwhile Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dr. Dipu Moni also had a
meeting with President Mahinda Rajapaksa at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon
Hotel in Dhaka yesterday.
His talks with President Rajapaksa centred on further strengthening
of bilateral relations. The Foreign Minister who was grateful for the
President's visit to Bangladesh also congratulated Sri Lanka for
defeating terrorism.
The Bangladeshi Foreign Minister recalled that Sri Lanka has been a
good friend of Bangladesh for a long time.
Several books on Buddhist Philosophy written by Bangladeshi authors
were presented to President Mahinda Rajapaksa on the occasion.
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