Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday congratulated Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on assumption of office of the Emir of the State of Kuwait.

ÒYour accession to this highest position is a testimony to the confidence reposed in your sagacity and dynamic leadership by the brotherly people of Kuwait,Ó she said in a letter sent to the new emir.

Hasina recalled that Bangladesh and Kuwait have been enjoying excellent bilateral relations since the inception of their diplomatic ties in 1973, reports UNB.

ÒThe bilateral cooperation is marked by the brotherhood and friendship, which has flourished over the years, covering many fields, including employment of human resources, trade, investment, development, defense, and energy cooperation,” she said.

She assured the emir and the people Kuwait of continued support and collaboration from the Government of Bangladesh in the coming days.

ÒGiven your pro-people and visionary leadership, as demonstrated while serving in various vital capacities for the nation, I am confident that under your guidance and supervision, our two brotherly countries will be able to expedite and strengthen the existing synergies to the optimum level in all vistas of bilateral and multilateral engagements.Ó

Bangladeshi PM wished the new emirÕs continued good health, happiness, and success in the coming days and look forward to closely working him for a shared future of progress and prosperity.