Opposition leader sends greetings to king of Spain

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer and Leader of the Opposition Dr Shafiqur Rahman has sent a greeting letter to King Felipe VI of Spain on the occasion of the country’s National Day.

He handed over the letter to Spanish Ambassador to Bangladesh Gabriel Sistiaga Ochoa de Chinchetru at a reception held at the Grand Ballroom of Sheraton Dhaka on Monday evening (October 12).

The reception was organised by the Spanish Embassy in Dhaka and attended by diplomats, dignitaries and invited guests from different countries.

In the letter, Shafiqur Rahman extended warm greetings and congratulations to the king, the royal family, the government and the people of Spain. He also wished the country continued peace, progress and prosperity.

The letter highlighted the importance of strengthening friendly relations between Bangladesh and Spain. It also outlined opportunities to expand bilateral ties through trade and investment, development cooperation, culture, education, migration, tourism and people-to-people contact. The contributions of Bangladeshi expatriates living in Spain were also acknowledged.

Among others, Jamaat-e-Islami Central Executive Council members Advocate Matiur Rahman Akanda and Mobarak Hossain, along with Ali Ahmad Mabrur, a member of the opposition leader’s foreign affairs advisory committee, attended the reception.

-AJM