Staff Correspondent
President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan congratulated Chief
Advisor Professor Muhammad Yunus on his assumption of the leadership of the Interim Government of
Bangladesh.
During a telephone conversation, Sheikh Mohamed expressed his hope that Chief Adviser Professor
Yunus and the Interim Government would bring prosperity to Bangladesh, the chief adviser's press wing
said.
Prof Yunus thanked the UAE president for the greetings.
He praised his visionary leadership, which has turned the Gulf Arab nation into one of the most
prosperous nations on earth.
The Chief Adviser said the UAE has been a very good friend of Bangladesh for decades, and millions of
people have found work in the Gulf Arab country, making it a key source of remittance for the South
Asian nation.
Prof Yunus recalled that the UAE has stood by the Bangladesh's people during major natural disasters,
and it has been a generous host of one of the largest Bangladeshi diasporas of businessmen, skilled and
unskilled workers.
The two leaders exchanged views on issues of bilateral interest, including manpower employment,
enhanced investment and trade.
The chief adviser extended an invitation to the UAE president to visit Bangladesh at a convenient time.
Sheikh Mohamed said his country would be eager to collaborate in the coming period to advance the
interests of both nations and fulfil the aspirations of their peoples.
The UAE is one of the largest trade partners of Bangladesh in the Arab world. Many Bangladeshi
businessmen use its ports to export goods to East African nations
UAE President talks to Chief Adviser
