DHAKA, Bangladesh (CU)_ M Shahriar Alam, State Minister for Foreign Affairs, stated that Bangladesh is looking forward to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit this month as the country is celebrating its 50th Anniversary of Independence Day and Mujib Borsho. Ahead of PM Modi’s visit, Indian External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar will arrive on March for a brief discussion on the upcoming visit of the Indian Prime Minister.
The Bangladesh State Minister said, “There’re always some expectations centering all the visits; or least to take forward the issues through discussions.” Shahriar informed reporters at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs that Jaishankar will meet Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and his Bangladesh companion AK Abdul Momen. According to an official, the Indian minister will return home the same day.
PM Modi will visit Bangladesh on March 26-27, and this will be his first overseas trip in over a year, owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year, Bangladesh will mark its 50th anniversary of independence as well as 50 years of diplomatic relations with India.
Momen and Jaishankar will have bilateral discussions at the State Guesthouse Padma between 11:30 am and 12:30 pm. Following the talks, they are likely to release a joint press statement. The State Minister emphasised the importance of Bangladesh-India ties, noting that Bangladesh will host more important events from March 17 to March 26.
