Sheikh Hasina, Lotay talks begin

The official talks between Prime Minister
Sheikh Hasina and visiting Bhutanese Premier Dr Lotay Tshering began at the
Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) here this morning.

“The talks between the two premiers began around 10:30 am at the Prime
Minister’s Office,” a PMO source said.

The talks will be followed by signing of five instruments between the two
countries in the presence of the two leaders.

Five memorandum of understanding (MoU) are expected to be inked on
strengthening cooperation between the two countries in the areas of health,
agriculture, shipping, tourism and public administration training.

Earlier, the two leaders held a tete-a-tete at the same venue.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina earlier received the Bhutanese prime minister
at the Tiger Gate of the PMO few minutes before 10 am.

Dr Lotay arrived here on Friday morning on a three-day official visit to
Bangladesh at the invitation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.