Lagatar24 Desk
New Delhi, April 27: Dr S Jaishankar, the External Affairs Minister (EAM), will visit Bangladesh and Bhutan from April 28 to 30, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Wednesday.
According to an official release from the Ministry of External Affairs, Jaishankar will meet with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and conduct talks with his Bangladeshi counterpart, Dr. AK Abdul Momen, during his travel to Bangladesh.
The EAM’s upcoming travel to Bangladesh should be regarded in the context of frequent bilateral high-level visits and interaction, especially as both countries mark 50 years since diplomatic relations were established, according to the statement.
Notably, Jaishankar’s last visit to Bangladesh was in March 2021. The EAM will meet with Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Bhutan Prime Minister Dr Lotay Tshering during his visit to the country. Dr. Tandi Dorji, his counterpart, will also be present.
According to the statement, India and Bhutan have a unique and long-standing bilateral relationship marked by greatest trust, goodwill, and mutual understanding.
Since March 2020, Jaishankar will be Bhutan’s first high-level foreign visitor. The two sides will discuss all areas of mutual importance during the visit, including upcoming high-level meetings, economic development, and hydropower cooperation.
