Diplomats join Christmas reunion

Diplomats stationed in Dhaka have joined a Christmas reunion programme in the city and exchanged pleasantries.

European Union Ambassador to Bangladesh Michael Miller, US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T. Christensen and Canadian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Ajit Singh, among others, joined the reunion held recently.

At the initiative of Archbishop Vijay N. D'Cruze, OMI (Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate) of the Archdiocese of Dhaka, and organised by the Archbishop's House, the Christmas reunion was held on Saturday evening in the hall room of the Archbishop's House, said a media release on Monday.

Ambassadors or High Commissioners from Spain, the Philippines, Singapore, Vatican City and Argentina were also present at the reunion. Some of them were accompanied by their spouses.

Bishops, priests, brothers and sisters welcomed the diplomats at the Archbishop's House. The reunion programme was conducted by Bishop Subrata B. Gomes.

In his welcome address, Archbishop Vijay N. D'Cruze expressed his gratitude to the guests for taking time out of their busy schedules to attend the event.

He extended special thanks and greetings to the Ambassador of the United States, noting that he had only recently assumed his duties and was visiting the Archbishop's House for the first time.    �"UNB