The United Arab Emirates believes that the world cannot tolerate more polarization and confrontation, and that the coming decades need more communication, integration and cooperation in the political, economic, technological, health and food fields.
"The UAE supports diplomacy over conflict, partnership over unilateralism, and dialogue over confrontation," said UAE Ambassador to Bangladesh, Abdulla Ali ALHmoudi, as the embassy in Dhaka celebrated the 51st National Day at a city hotel on Thursday amid festivities and enthusiasm.
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Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Imran Ahmad attended the reception as the chief guest. Ministers, ambassadors, heads of diplomatic missions, Members of Parliament, government officials, business persons, journalists, academics attended the ceremony.
Abdulla Ali AlHmoudi mentioned the UAE's remarkable achievements of the UAE over the past 50 years, while also highlighting the glorious journey of UAE -Bangladesh ties since independence.
On this historic occasion, Abdulla Ali AlHmoudi said, UAE and Bangladesh enjoy deep-rooted historical relations since 1971 and both of our governments strengthened the bilateral relations in various sectors.
The ties between the UAE and Bangladesh are based on the principles of cooperation and mutual respect and the partnership between the two countries and peoples that have reached a new height in recent years, he said.
The envoy said the mutual visits of the leaders and officials of the two countries, and the ever-increasing levels of trade, economic and cultural exchange, are a powerful indicator that stands witness to the strength of bilateral relations in various fields.
The UAE is one of the most resilient countries globally in handling and responding to the COVID-19 pandemic as the country turns challenges into opportunities and the UAE has ranked 11th on the nation brand index due to our successful handling of Covid-19 and pioneering achievements in science and education, such as the successful Emirates Mars Mission.
Expatriates Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Imran Ahmad said Bangladesh and UAE enjoy the age old fraternity and time tested friendship.
"These historical ties had further been strengthened and deepened over time with religious, and cultural commonalities and economic cooperation."
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal also spoke.
