Bangladesh an ‘unflinching proponent’ of Palestinian just causes: Mahmoud Abbas

Dhaka : Expressing his gratitude to Bangladesh for their continued support, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has called Dhaka an ‘unflinching proponent’ of just causes in his nation.

The Palestinian President said this during a short stopover at Dhaka’s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on his way to Japan. Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister Mahmood Ali welcomed him at the airport, reports The Daily Star.

President Abbas briefed the Foreign Minister on the updates of the Israeli atrocities on the Palestinian people as well as the longstanding impasse on the peace process.

Abbas also expressed sincere thanks for offering opportunities of higher studies for a good number of students as well as training of armed force members of Palestine in Bangladesh.

The Foreign Minister extended an invitation to the Palestinian President and asked him to pay a bilateral visit to Bangladesh to witness the enormous goodwill of the people of the two countries. (ANI)