Obama greets Hasina

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been greeted by President Barack Obama on her arrival in the US.

Sumon Mahbub from New Yorkbdnews24.com
Published : 24 Sept 2014, 04:01 AM
Updated : 24 Sept 2014, 04:54 AM

Hasina appreciated American President's speech during the UN Climate Summit 2014 here.

The prime minister also thanked the US president for his commitment to save the Mother Earth from adverse climate change, Prime Minister's Media Advisor Iqbal Sobhan Chowdhury said.

Sheikh Hasina registered her appreciation in a reception hosted by President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama at Waldorf Astoria Hotel on Tuesday.

The reception was in honour of the heads of government and state of the countries participating in the 69th UN General Assembly.

Obama and Michelle warmly received Sheikh Hasina at the reception. Obama also lauded Sheikh Hasina’s speech at the UN Climate Summit.

Sheikh Hasina also exchanged greetings with other world leaders.

Prime Minister’s ICT Advisor and Her son Sajeeb Wazed Joy accompanied Sheikh Hasina at the reception.

Barack Obama turned to Joy and said: “You look fine.”