Myanmar Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing and Nepalese Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal "Prachanda" have greeted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for the landslide victory in the 12th national elections held on January 7.
In a greeting letter wrote to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Prime Minister of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar Senior General Min Aung Hlaing said on behalf of the people and the Government of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar and on his own "I take immense pleasure in extending our warmest congratulations to Your Excellency on the sweeping victory of the Awami League Party at the recent general elections".
"The overwhelming support for the Awami League Party clearly reflects the trust reposed by the people of Bangladesh in you and the strong approval of our leadership over the past decade," he added.
He went on "I look forward to continue working closely with Your Excellenc and the Government of Bangladesh to further strengthen the existing friendly ties and deepen bilateral cooperation for the mutual interests and advancement of livelihoods of our two peoples in the coming years."
The Myanmar Premier wished for Sheikh Hasina's well-being, personal happiness as well as for all success in her future endeavours. In another letter, the Nepalese Premier Pushpa Kamal Dahal "Prachanda" said that Nepal and Bangladesh enjoy excellent bilateral relationship.
"As close friends and neighbours, the relations between our two countries are marked by mutual support, understanding and cooperation as well as strong people-to-people contacts," he said, adding: "We've been cooperating in regional and international forums on matters of mutual interest."
He noted that engagements at different levels between the two countries in the areas of energy, trade, investment, tourism, education, and culture have been growing steadily.
Prachanda said: "I look forward to continue working closely with Your Excellency to further advancing and strengthening the multidimensional ties and cooperation between Nepal and Bangladesh in the years ahead."
He also invited Sheikh Hasina to pay a visit to Nepal at a convenient time,and wished for her personal health and happiness as well as for the continued peace, progress, and prosperity of the friendly people of Bangladesh.
