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PM greets Rajapaksa marking 50 yrs of his political career
DHAKA, May 27, 2020 (BSS) – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today called her
Sri Lankan counterpart Mahinda Rajapaksa over phone and congratulated him on
the occasion of completion of 50 years of his political career.
“The Bangladesh prime minister phoned the Sri Lankan premier this morning
and extended heartfelt congratulations to him (Rajapaksa) marking the
completion of 50 years of his political career,” PM’s Press Secretary Ihsanul
Karim told BSS.
During the telephonic conversation, he said, the two premiers exchanged
pleasantries and also reaffirmed to work together for the socioeconomic
development of the region.
The two leaders wished continued peace, progress and prosperity of the
people of both the countries, the press secretary said.
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