Assalamo alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu,
Assalamo alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu,
On the joyous occasion of the 32nd anniversary of the
Independence and National Day of Bangladesh, I extend my warmest
felicitations to the friends and well-wishers of Bangladesh in
Indonesia. I would also like to convey my heartiest greetings to
all Bangladeshis living in this country. On this day we pay
homage to the martyrs and to our valiant freedom fighters who
risked their lives to create a free and independent country.
While our Independence and National Day is a day of
celebration, it is also a day of stocktaking. Over the past three
decades, Bangladesh has made major strides in most of its
development sectors, including health, education, food
production, micro-credits, etc.
This was possible due to the joint efforts of the government
and its people, through private and public initiatives, through
homegrown non-governmental organizations and other socioeconomic
movements. The Government of Bangladesh is committed to improving
the quality of life of the people through the achievement of its
socioeconomic development goals.
In achieving its foreign policy objectives, Bangladesh
continues to strive for the enhancement of bilateral, regional
and international cooperation with its friends. Bangladesh and
Indonesia maintain excellent bilateral relations based on mutual
respect, equality and a commonality of interests and aspirations.
We not only share a common religion but also share the rich
cultural heritage of the East, as well as many common customs. We
look forward to strengthening and furthering this relationship in
the years ahead.
In a world faced with new challenges, there is an imperative
need to create solidarity and renewed partnerships among
countries that have similar views and common interests.
Productive partnerships can become a force that can help
countries like ours to march forward and achieve our objectives
with determination, vigor and a sense of purpose.
In conclusion, I would like to wish the brotherly people of
Indonesia peace, prosperity and progress, and I hope that
Bangladesh and Indonesia can work together to the mutual benefit
of our two peoples in the years ahead.
Bangladesh Zindabad.
Ms. Nasim Firdaus