Foreign Minister S Jaishankar's 3-Day Bangladesh, Bhutan Visit Begins Tomorrow
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In Dhaka, Foreign Minister S Jaishankar will call on Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and hold discussions with Foreign Minister A K Abdul Momen, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Wednesday, announcing the visit.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will begin a three-day visit to Bangladesh and Bhutan on Thursday focusing on enhancing bilateral cooperation and exchanging views on key issues.
In Dhaka, Mr Jaishankar will call on Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and hold discussions with Foreign Minister A K Abdul Momen, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Wednesday, announcing the visit.
It is learnt that Mr Jaishankar's trip to Bangladesh is aimed at preparing the grounds for a visit to India by Hasina.
"The forthcoming visit of the external affairs minister to Bangladesh may be seen in the context of frequent bilateral high-level visits and exchanges particularly as both sides commemorate 50 years of the establishment of diplomatic ties," the MEA said in a statement.
