Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has congratulated Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir after he took the oath of office as Bangladesh’s president. In a congratulatory message sent to President Mirza Fakhrul, the emir wished him success in carrying out his responsibilities as head of state.

Sheikh Tamim also expressed hope that relations between Bangladesh and Qatar would be further strengthened and expanded in the coming days. The message framed the new president’s assumption of office as an opportunity for continued development of bilateral ties.

Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir was elected Bangladesh’s 23rd president on August 20, according to the report. He took the oath as president the following Friday. The report did not provide further details about the congratulatory message or any planned bilateral engagements.