The remark came when outgoing Ambassador of Myanmar in Dhaka U Thane Myint called on Iajuddin at Bangabhaban.

Prof Iajuddin said Bangladesh attaches special values on its relation with neighbour Myanmar and hoped that mutual cooperation in different areas of common interest would further strengthen the existing relations between the two countries, according to a Bangabhaban spokesman.

He mentioned that the volume of bilateral trade between the two countries was heavily tilted in favour of Myanmar and hoped that the business community in both the countries would be able to achieve the modest target set by the two sides.

In this regard, Iajuddin underscored the need for increased import of pharmaceuticals and other products from Bangladesh.

He requested the government of Myanmar to quickly complete the ongoing construction work of Bangladesh-Myanmar highway.

He told the Ambassador that the interim caretaker government has taken all necessary steps to hold the ensuing general elections in a free, fair and neutral manner.

The Myanmar Ambassador informed that Myanmar is eagerly waiting to work with the next government in Bangladesh, which would be installed in power through the upcoming election.

He hoped that both the governments would make efforts for speedy completion of the ongoing construction works of the Myanmar-Bangladesh highway.