Dhaka, Bangladesh (BBN) –  Foreign Minister of Bangladesh Dipu Moni congratulated the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Nepal Narayan Kaji Shrestha on his assumption of office. 
 “Your appointment to the high position is a clear testimony to the contribution you have made in the service of your party and the people and the government of Nepal,” the foreign minister said in a message.
Dipu Moni said Bangladesh and Nepal are two friendly countries with commonality of views on regional and international issues. “I look forward to working with you closely to further deepen our existing bilateral relations and to achieve our shared goal of peace and prosperity in the region.” 
She also wished him good health and happiness and also for the continued peace, progress and prosperity of the friendly people of Nepal.
 
BBN/SI/AD-08Sept11-9:40 pm (BST)