The prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, on Wednesday reiterated her government's firm commitment to rooting out terrorism, saying that not a single inch of the country's land would be let be used for terrorist activities.
'There is no room for using the land for terrorist activities,' she made the remark when outgoing Egyptian Ambassador Fayez Mostafa Noseir called on her at her office this morning.
Briefing newsmen after the meeting, prime minister's press secretary Abul Kalam Azad said various issues relating to bilateral interests including trade and investment also came up for discussion.
Referring to her government's tougher stance against terrorism, Sheikh Hasina said it is not possible for the government alone to combat this menace as terrorists have no boundaries.
About corruption, the prime minister said her government is making all out efforts to eliminate corruption at all levels. 'The government does not entertain corruption in any way,' she added.
Sheikh Hasina said, since taking office two-and-a-half years ago, the present government is striving hard to solve various problems including power shortage with sincerity and integrity.
'The present government is committed to materialising its pledge to turn Bangladesh into a technology-based, progressive and prosperous country in line with the Vision-2021,' she said.
Terming the relations between the two brotherly countries as historic, the prime minister hoped that the ties would be strengthened further in the days ahead.
She also sought more Egyptian investment in Bangladesh taking advantage of the excellent investment atmosphere here.
The outgoing Egyptian ambassador lauded the visionary and dynamic leadership of prime minister Sheikh Hasina and said that Bangladesh has achieved tremendous success in different fields including agriculture, health, education and women empowerment.
Ambassador At-Large M Ziauddin, prime minister's principal secretary MA Karim and PMO secretary Mollah Waheeduzzaman were also present on the occasion.
Source : New Age
