World Leaders Greet Tarique Rahman on Election Victory
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Dhaka: World leaders and diplomatic missions have congratulated BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on his party’s decisive election victory, expressing readiness to work closely with the new government to strengthen bilateral ties and regional cooperation.
Congratulatory messages poured in from India, China, the United States, Pakistan, the United Kingdom, Malaysia, Nepal, Bhutan and the Maldives following the victory of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) in the 13th National Parliamentary Election held on Thursday.
India
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings to Tarique Rahman in a message and over the phone.
“I convey my warm congratulations to Mr. Tarique Rahman on leading BNP to a decisive victory in the Parliamentary elections in Bangladesh,” he said.
“India will continue to stand in support of a democratic, progressive and inclusive Bangladesh,” the message read.
“I look forward to working with you to strengthen our multifaceted relations and advance our common development goals,” Modi added.
United States
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said, “Congratulations to the Bangladesh Nationalist Party and its leader Tarique Rahman as well as the people of Bangladesh. The United States looks forward to working with the newly elected government to advance prosperity and the security of the region.”
The United States Embassy Dhaka stated, “Congratulations to the people of Bangladesh on a successful election and to the Bangladesh Nationalist Party and Tarique Rahman on your historic victory.
“The United States looks forward to working with you to realize shared goals of prosperity and security for both our countries,” it added.
China
The Embassy of China in Dhaka said, “Congratulations to the people of Bangladesh on the smooth and successful 13th National Parliamentary Election and to the Bangladesh Nationalist Party for taking the lead in the election.
“We look forward to working together with the new government of Bangladesh and writing new chapters of China-Bangladesh relations.”
Pakistan
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said,“I extend my warmest felicitations to Mr. Tarique Rahman on leading the BNP to a resounding victory in the Parliamentary elections in Bangladesh. I also congratulate the people of Bangladesh on the successful conduct of the elections.
“I look forward to working closely with the new Bangladesh leadership to further strengthen our historic, brotherly multifaceted bilateral relations and advance our shared goals of peace, stability, and development in South Asia and beyond.”
United Kingdom
The British High Commission Dhaka congratulated Tarique Rahman and the people of Bangladesh.
“Congratulations to Tarique Rahman and the Bangladesh Nationalist Party on your election victory and to the people of Bangladesh as the country enters a new chapter,” it said.
The UK expressed readiness to work together on shared priorities including economic growth, migration, climate action and security cooperation.
Malaysia
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said, “I warmly congratulate Tarique Rahman and the Bangladesh Nationalist Party on their emphatic election victory.
“This is a triumph of democracy: the Bangladeshi people, having navigated a period of extraordinary challenges, have spoken clearly at the ballot box.
“Malaysia looks forward to working with the new Bangladeshi leadership to bring new energy to our bilateral ties.”
Nepal
Nepal’s Prime Minister Sushila Karki said, “I extend my heartiest congratulations to Tarique Rahman on leading the Bangladesh Nationalist Party to a remarkable victory in the elections.
“I look forward to working closely with you to strengthen our neighbourly ties and consolidate cooperation in areas of mutual interest.”
She also conveyed warm congratulations to the government and the people of Bangladesh on the successful conduct of the 13th parliamentary elections.
Maldives
President of the Republic of the Maldives Mohamed Muizzu said:
“I extend my warm regards and look forward to working closely together to further advance and deepen the longstanding friendship and cooperation between the Maldives and Bangladesh.
“I am confident that our partnership will continue to grow in scope and strength in the years ahead.”
Bhutan
Prime Minister of Bhutan Tshering Tobgay congratulated Tarique Rahman on his party’s victory.
“I look forward to working closely to further strengthen the warm ties of friendship between Bhutan and Bangladesh,” he said.
“Warmest congratulations to Mr. Tarique Rahman and the BNP on winning the Bangladesh General Elections. This resounding mandate reflects the confidence of the people of Bangladesh in his leadership and heralds a new chapter of peace and progress.”
