Sushma to visit Bangladesh from June 25

Last updated: June 22, 2014

New Delhi, India (BBN)- External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj will visit Bangladesh from June 25 to June 27, a statement from her office said on Saturday.

During the visit, which is taking place at the invitation of Bangladesh Foreign Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali, Swaraj will hold bilateral talks with her counterpart, reports IANS.

"Swaraj will hold discussions on bilateral issues with the Bangladesh foreign minister.

She will also call on Bangladesh President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina," the statement said.

Swaraj will also engage with think tanks, chambers of commerce and industry and cultural organisations.

This is Swaraj's first stand-alone visit abroad after assuming office.

BBN/SS-22June14-12:00pm (BST)

Bangladesh Business News
BBN is the country's oldest Business News and Analysis platform, run by veteran business journalist and analyst that you can rely upon.
© Copyright 2024 - BBN - All Rights Reserved
linkedin facebook pinterest youtube rss twitter instagram facebook-blank rss-blank linkedin-blank pinterest youtube twitter instagram