Irish minister officially opens country’s first honorary consulate in Dhaka
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Ireland recently appointed Cosmos Group Deputy Managing Director Masud Jamil Khan as its honourary consul in Bangladesh
Irish Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Simon Coveney on Monday officially opened Ireland’s first honorary consulate in Dhaka, which is seen as an “important milestone” in relations between Bangladesh and Ireland.
In its desire to further expand its relations with Bangladesh, Ireland recently appointed Cosmos Group Deputy Managing Director Masud Jamil Khan as its honourary consul in Bangladesh.
Ambassador of Ireland to India Kevin Kelly and Masud Jamil Khan, among others, were present during the opening ceremony.
The Irish minister arrived in Dhaka on Sunday on a two-day official visit aimed at boosting bilateral trade and investment.
He met with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud separately on Monday.
State Minister for Commerce Ahasanul Islam Titu hosted an iftar-dinner program in honour of the visiting Irish minister on Sunday evening at State Guesthouse Padma.
Source: UNB