Exchange of Congratulatory Letters to Commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between Singapore and Bangladesh

          The Republic of Singapore and the People’s Republic of Bangladesh established diplomatic relations on 16 February 1972. To commemorate the 50^th anniversary of the occasion, President Halimah Yacob has written a congratulatory letter to Bangladeshi President Mohammad Abdul Hamid.

          The text of the letter is appended.

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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

SINGAPORE

16 FEBRUARY 2022

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Congratulatory Message from President Halimah Yacob to President Mohammad Abdul Hamid

16 February 2022

His Excellency Mohammad Abdul Hamid

President

People’s Republic of Bangladesh

Your Excellency,

                On behalf of the people of the Republic of Singapore, I extend best wishes to you and the people of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh on the joyous occasion of the 50^th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between our two countries.

                 Singapore was the first Southeast Asian country to establish diplomatic relations with Bangladesh in 1972. Since then, our bilateral ties have continued to grow and prosper in a meaningful and mutually beneficial manner. 

                 Despite the challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, Singapore and Bangladesh have continued to keep up with our exchanges and strengthened our cooperation. Singapore remains one of the top investors in Bangladesh, and continues to be upbeat about Bangladesh’s economic potential. Singapore also appreciates the important contributions of the Bangladeshi community in Singapore, including towards our country’s development.

                 I am confident that we will be able to take the bilateral ties between our two countries to greater heights in the years ahead.

Yours sincerely,

HALIMAH YACOB