Hasina, Solih hold bilateral talks

A number of deals expected

Published: March 18, 2021 13:04:49 | Updated: March 18, 2021 21:25:21

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih (right) are seen in this combination photo

A bilateral meeting between visiting Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is underway at the premier’s office.

Solih was greeted by Hasina after he reached her office at 11:00 am on Thursday, said Imrul Kayes, assistant press secretary to the prime minister.

The two leaders held a private discussion before the bilateral meeting. State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shahriar Alam earlier said a number of MoUs are expected to be signed during the meeting in order to boost bilateral ties, reports bdnews24.com.

Solih arrived in Dhaka on Wednesday on a two-day visit to join the celebrations of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s birth centenary and the golden jubilee of Bangladesh’s independence. Later, he addressed a function at the National Parade Ground.

He will meet with President Abdul Hamid at the Bangabhaban on Thursday evening. Afterwards, Solih will attend a state banquet followed by a cultural programme.

The Maldivian President will fly back home on Thursday night. A 27-member delegation is accompanying the president on the visit.