The President Abdur Rahman Biswas has felicitated Yasser Arafat. President of the State of Palestine to mark the Palestinian National Day. reports BSS.

In a message to President Arafat. President Biswas said. "I am confident that the fraternal relations existing between our two brotherly peoples and states will be further developed and strengthened in the years to come.” •

He wished the Palestine leader personal well-being, long life and the Palestinian Brethren continued peace, progress and ‘ prosperity.

In another message the Prime Minister. Begum Khaleda Zia also felicitated Yasser Arafat. President, the State of Palestine on the occasion of the National Day of Palestine.

In the message of felicitation to President Arafat. Begum Zia said "the people and the government of Bangladesh Join me in extending to you and through you to the brotherly people of the state of Palestine our heartiest greetings and warmest felicitations on the happy occasion of the National Day of Palestine."

Begum Zia said "1 take this opportunity to reaffirm our continued support for and solidarity with our Palestinian brethren In their Just struggle for achieving the cherished goal under jbur wise and dynamic leadership." ,

"Bangladesh hopes that the peace Initiatives now under way." she said, will lead to the realisation of a Just, compre hensive and durable peace Ih the Middle Elast.

Begum Zia wished President Arafat good health, happiness and long life and the fraternal people of Palestine contlnupd peace, progress and prosperity.