Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina has arrived in the Maldives, upon the invitation of President of Ibrahim Mohamed Solih. The visit is expected to further deepen Bangladesh's friendly relations with the Maldives expanding cooperation in different sectors including defense, healthcare and human resources.
Upon arrival at Velana International Airport, the Bangladesh Prime Minister was welcomed and received by Minister of State for Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ahmed Khaleel. Following her arrival, the official welcoming ceremony is to be held at Republic Square on December 23.
During her visit, four instruments including two memoranda of understanding (MoU) are to be signed. The four proposed instruments are Agreement on Avoidance of Double Taxation and Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to Taxes on Income, Agreement on the Transfer of Prisoners; renewal of the MoU in areas of Health Care and Medical Sciences, and the MoU on Cooperation in the Area of Youth and Sports Development. In addition, the MoU on Recruitment of Qualified Health Professionals will also be renewed between the two countries.
During the visit, Prime Minister Hasina will hold meetings with President Solih, Vice President Faisal Naseem, Speaker of Parliament Mohamed Nasheed, and Chief Justice Ahmed Muthasim Adnan.
Diplomatic relations between The Maldives and Bangladesh were established on September 22, 1978.