Bangladesh Foreign Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali paid a courtesy call on the King of Bhutan Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck on 13 May 2016. The King lauded Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's initiatives to boost Bangladesh-Bhutan bilateral relations, and emphasized the Bangladesh-Bhutan-India-Nepal (BBIN) cooperation as a platform to achieve regional prosperity.

Foreign Minister Ali praised the tremendous progress achieved by Bhutan over the years, acknowledging the King's role in the country’s growth.

He also met the Fourth King Jigme Singye Wangchuck, who underscored the need for greater bilateral cooperation between Bangladesh and Bhutan.

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• News Release: Bangladesh Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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