Staff Reporter:
This year’s “Bangladesh Medal for Diplomatic Excellence” went to Saudi Arabia Ambassador to Bangladesh Essa Yousef Essa Alduhailan for his profound and enduring contributions toward ele-vating Bangladesh-Saudi Arabia bilateral relationship to unprecedented heights.
“During the tenure of His Excellency Essa Yousef Essa Alduhailan, the Bangladesh-Saudi Arabia relationship has flourished in unprecedented ways,” said Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain at the conferment ceremony at the Foreign Service academy yesterday.
He said that the visionary leadership of ambassador Essa had fostered collaboration across a spec-trum of sectors, with Saudi Arabia emerging as one of Bangladesh’s key bilateral partners in trade, investment, and energy security.
“His Excellency’s dynamism and commitment to expanding and consolidating our multifaceted ties have been nothing short of exemplary,” he said.
During the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic, the foreign adviser said, Essa demon-strated unparalleled dedication by safeguarding the welfare of Bangladeshi expatriates in Saudi Arabia and ensuring the continuity of employment for Bangladeshi workers.
“These efforts stand as a testament to his compassion and statesmanship, further strengthening the bond between our peoples,” he said.
Throughout Bangladesh’s diplomatic history, he said Saudi Arabia has remained a steadfast friend and trusted ally while this year marks the 50th anniversary of the inception of diplomatic engage-ment between the two nations.
