Bhutanese Prime Minister Lotay Tshering and Fijian Prime Minister Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama on Thursday congratulated Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on her party Awami League’s victory in the 11th parliamentary elections.

Besides, former Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay greeted Sheikh Hasina, saying her victory in the general election is good not only for Bangladesh but also for the region and the international community, reports the UNB.

In a message, Bhutanese Prime Minister Lotay Tshering said, ‘It gives me immense pleasure to extend warmest felicitations on her victory in the 11th parliamentary elections of Bangladesh.’

He said, ‘The landslide mandate secured by Sheikh Hasina is a clear demonstration of the deep confidence and trust the people of Bangladesh have in your leadership as you guide Bangladesh in fulfillment of the vision of Sonar Bangla.’

Lotay Tshering wished every success in discharging her duties during the coming tenure.

He expressed his firm conviction that the warm and cordial relations between Bhutan and Bangladesh would continue to strengthen and achieve new height in the true spirit of friendship and understanding.

The Bhutanese Prime Minister said he is looking forward to working closely with Bangladesh to further strengthen the ties and have the opportunity to receive Sheikh Hasina in Bhutan at a time of her convenience.

He also highly commended PM’s son and ICT Advisor Sajeeb Wazed Joy for his tremendous contribution to her success. ‘Sajeeb’s tireless efforts and leadership is an immense inspiration to the people of Bangladesh and beyond,’ he said.

Lotay Tshering wished good health of Sheikh Hasina and peace, prosperity and happiness of the people of Bangladesh.

Fijian Prime Minister, in his congratulatory message, said, ‘The impressive victory of the Awami League with 288 seats of 300-member parliament is testament of the confidence of the people of Bangladesh in your leadership and ability in progressing your country’s economy.’

He said Fiji and Bangladesh share formal diplomatic ties since 2003, building up cooperation in the areas of trade and economic activities.

Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama, commonly known as Frank Bainimarama, said he is looking forward to strengthening the friendship and advancing bilateral cooperation between the two counties.

He wished all the success of the Bangladesh government in its next tenure under the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

In a separate message, former Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay said, ‘The victory of Sheikh Hasina and Bangladesh Awami League is good for Bangladesh, good for the region and good for the international community.’

Extending his heartiest congratulations to Hasina, he said internationally Sheikh Hasina is seen as a role model of leadership who is playing a pivotal role in poverty alleviation, environmental conservation, women development and addressing the problems of physically challenged persons.

‘I see your Excellency as an elder sister and am personally happy that you and Bangladesh Awami League have secured a landslide victory,’ Tobgay said.