Terming Bangladesh as an 'unflinching proponent' of Palestinian just causes, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas today expressed gratitude towards Bangladesh for its continued support.

The Palestinian president said this during his short stopover at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka on his way to Japan, according to a foreign ministry press release.

Abbas along with his entourage reached Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in the wee hours today. Bangladesh's Foreign Minister AH Mahmood Ali welcomed them at the airport.

According to the press release, President Abbas briefed the foreign minister on the updates of the Israeli atrocities on the Palestinian people and land as well as the longstanding impasse on the peace process.

The president also expressed sincere thanks for offering opportunities of higher studies for a good number of students as well as training of armed forces members of Palestine in Bangladesh.

The foreign minister extended an invitation to the Palestinian president and also to his Palestinian counterpart to pay bilateral visit to Bangladesh to witness the enormous goodwill of the people of the two countries, the press release read.

The premier was accompanied by Foreign Minister Dr Reyad Al Malki, President's Spokesman Nahel Abu Rodani, Diplomatic Advisor Dr Majdi Al Khaldi and Economic Adviser Mustafa Abu Al-Rub.

From the Bangladesh side State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid MP and other senior officials from the foreign ministry were also present.