Bangladesh ambassador conferred with UAE Medal of Independence

Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, president of the United Arab Emirates, on Wednesday conferred Medal of Independence of the First Order on Muhammad Imran, now Bangladesh high commissioner to New Delhi.

Prior to joining in India as new Bangladesh envoy, Muhammad Imran served in the UAE as ambassador.

The UAE handed the award to the Bangladesh diplomat in recognition of his efforts that contributed to promoting the friendly relations and cooperation between the UAE and Bangladesh in all spheres, reports Emirates News Agency (WAM) on Wednesday.

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, foreign affairs and international cooperation minister, presented ambassador Imran with the medal at his office.

He wished the diplomat good luck and success and lauded his role played to enhance bilateral relations between the UAE and Bangladesh.

Ambassador Imran acclaimed president Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan for the notable role he plays regionally and internationally.

The ambassador also thanked the UAE government departments for cooperation and making his assignment to enhance relations between the two nations successful.