President M Abdul Hamid on Wednesday urged the United Arab Emirates (UAE) government to recruit more skilled and semi-skilled manpower as well as professionals from Bangladesh in various sectors, reports BSS.
The President came up with the call as the newly-appointed UAE resident Ambassador to Bangladesh Abdulla Ali Abdulla Khaseif Al Hmoudi presented his credentials to the head of the state at Bangabhaban here this afternoon.
Later, President's Press Secretary Joynal Abedin briefed the BSS about the meeting.
During the meeting, Hamid congratulated the UAE leadership for successfully hosting the global mega event "Dubai Expo 2020" despite the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic.
He thanked the UAE government for providing employment opportunities to around seven lakh Bangladeshi expatriates there.
The UAE is making an important contribution to the development of Bangladesh, he mentioned.
Receiving the credential, the President mentioned Bangladesh's excellent relationship with the UAE saying that Bangladesh attaches the highest importance to its relationship with the United Arab Emirates.
Referring to the excellent bilateral ties existing between the two countries, he expressed hope that these relations would be strengthened in the coming days.
Secretaries concerned and senior officials of Bangabhaban were present there.
Bd-pratidin English/Lutful Hoque
