South Korean Embassy to Dhaka has appointed Nusrat Imrose Tisha, a Bangladeshi popular television and film actress, as their Goodwill Ambassador to help enhance bilateral relations between the two countries.
Lee Yun-young, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea, handed over the appointment letter to Tisha at the Embassy in the city on Monday.
“I wish she will successfully play her role as Goodwill Ambassador by enhancing mutual understanding through cultural exchanges between the two countries and contribute to further deepening of Korea-Bangladesh relations,” he said while handing over the letter to Tisha.
The appointment coincides with Korea’s year-long celebration of the 40th anniversary of bilateral relations with Bangladesh.
Tisha is the first Goodwill Ambassador of Korea in Bangladesh. Tisha said she was honoured and excited about her responsibility as Korea’s Goodwill Ambassador.
“It is a great responsibility for me and I will try to maintain and make a bridge between the two friendly countries through promoting cultural activities,” she added.
Later, while talking to The Daily Star, Lee said, “Tisha is one of five Korea’s Goodwill Ambassadors all over the world. She as a talented and popular actress and will also be able to perform her role of public diplomacy.”
The film entitled “Television” is one of her works that earned her public acclaim at home and abroad, said Lee responding to the question of her selection as Goodwill Ambassador.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Korea has appointed Tish for a two-year term, beginning September 10, 2013.
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