Thailand visit a milestone in bilateral ties: PM Hasina

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says her current visit to Thailand will go a long way in deepening relations between Dhaka and Bangkok. "I am confident [that] … this official visit will remain a milestone in our bilateral relations,” she said, addressing the official luncheon meeting hosted by her Thai counterpart Srettha Thavisin at his office today (April 26). "It has ushered in a new era of fruitful partnership between our two countries. We need to sustain the renewed momentum in our relationship for the mutual benefit of our people and countries in the days ahead," she said. The prime minister said her visit is part of a broader focus on the "neighbourhood" policy, which will help boost bilateral ties. Hasina said she strongly feels that Bangladesh and Thailand have the opportunity to strengthen cooperation in many fields, including trade and investment, food security, tourism, public health, energy, ICT, people-to-people contacts and connectivity, and also under the BIMSTEC. Earlier, the two leaders had a tête-à-tête, followed by a bilateral meeting. Five bilateral documents were signed in presence of the two prime ministers. In the luncheon, Hasina said Bangladesh attaches great importance to its relations with Thailand. "Our friendship is deeply rooted in historical, linguistic, and common cultural heritage. The warm and cordial relations between our two friendly countries are ever-growing in multi-faceted areas of cooperation, including trade and investment, sustainable development, people-to-people contacts, and connectivity," she added. Hasina said they discussed various bilateral and regional issues of mutual interest. The agreement and MoUs will provide a solid framework for enhancing bilateral cooperation, she added, reports state news agency. "We agreed to make all efforts to enhance our bilateral trade and encourage more interactions between the public and private entities of the two countries. Likewise, we must make all efforts to promote and facilitate bilateral investments," she said.
Published on: 2024-04-26 13:03:02.855965 +0200 CEST