Personal Correspondent: Five diplomatic documents have been signed between Thailand and Bangladesh. These include a contract, three memoranda of understanding and a letter of intent.
In the meeting, the Honorable Prime Minister discussed various issues including the Rohingya problem. The foreign minister also said that Bangabandhu’s daughter, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, besides describing the development progress of Bangladesh, called for Thai investment in 100 economic zones and IT villages in Bangladesh. The honorable Prime Minister also said that the businessmen of Thailand should make a special economic zone for them in Bangladesh if necessary.
During the meeting, Bangladesh has given shelter to about 1.3 million Rohingyas who were expelled from Myanmar. The problems that are happening in Bangladesh for them have been discussed in the meeting, said Dr. laugh
He said that many Rohingyas have taken refuge in Thailand. Many are still coming. Thailand is also burdened by these fleeing people. Both the Prime Ministers expressed their interest in working together to solve this problem. Honorable Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina arrived in Bangkok on Wednesday at the invitation of the Prime Minister of Thailand.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina attended the 80th session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific at the United Nations Conference Center in Bangkok on Thursday. In his address there, the Prime Minister urged people to speak out against all forms of aggression and atrocities and say ‘no’ to war. Hon’ble Prime Minister is scheduled to return home on April 29 after the visit.
Those concerned signed these documents in the presence of the country’s Prime Minister Sretha Thavisin and Honorable Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at the Thai Prime Minister’s Office Government House on Friday (April 26).
Earlier, the Thai Prime Minister welcomed the Honorable Prime Minister of Bangladesh through a grand ceremony.
After the bilateral meeting, Hon’ble Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said that Thailand has been offered to invest in a special economic zone in Bangladesh. A free trade agreement (FTA) will be signed with the country this year.
He said, Thailand is a potential partner for Bangladesh. Efforts are being made to have direct seaport-based communication with the country.
He met the King and Queen at the Amphorn Southern Throne Hall of Dusit Palace on Thursday (April 25) afternoon. During the meeting, they discussed skill exchange and various bilateral issues.
Joined the 80th session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNSCAP) this morning.
During his visit from April 24 to 29, the Honorable Prime Minister of Bangladesh will hold bilateral talks with the Prime Minister of Thailand Thavisin. Bangladesh and Thailand will sign a number of cooperation documents, including a letter of interest to negotiate a free trade agreement between the two countries.
Bangladesh and Thailand may sign an agreement on visa exemption for government passport holders. Besides, the two countries are likely to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on energy cooperation, cooperation in the tourism sector and two other MoUs on mutual cooperation on customs to expand ties.