DHAKA: Bangladeshi foreign minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali congratulated the newly appointed Greek counterpart Nikos Kotzias on Thursday.

The Bangladesh foreign minister hoped that Kotzias would contribute immensely for further strengthening the existing bond of cooperation and expand it to newer areas for the enhancement of the bilateral relations.

He also hoped that the two governments would continue to work together to realize the fullest potential of bilateral engagement in all spheres to the mutual benefit of the peoples of Bangladesh and Greece.

Mahmood wished the new foreign minister all success in the journey ahead and the friendly people of the Hellenic republic continued peace and prosperity.

BDST: 2103 HRS, JAN 29, 2015