The bilateral talks between Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih have started at the President’s Office here.
On her arrival at the President’s Office, Hasina was formally received by President Solih.
A red carpet was rolled out to receive Sheikh Hasina as she is on her maiden bilateral visit to the Maldives. She was also given guard of honour and gun salute.
The Prime Minister also visited the line of presentation of both the countries.
Four instruments are going to be signed between Bangladesh and Maldives on health, education, dual taxation, transfer of prisoners, youth and sports following the talks.
The four MoUs are Agreement on Avoidance of Double Taxation and Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to Taxes on Income; Agreement on the Transfer of Prisoners; MoU in the areas of Healthcare and Medical Sciences between Bangladesh and Maldives (renewal); MoU between Bangladesh and Maldives on Cooperation in the Area of youth and Sports Development.
The MoU on Recruitment of Qualified Health Professionals between Bangladesh and the Maldives will also be renewed.
Bangladesh will gift 13 military vehicles to the Maldives as a token of friendship between the two south Asian nations during the ceremony.
Sheikh Hasina also signed the visitors’ book and took part in a photo session there.
Source: United News of Bangladesh