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President arrives in Dhaka on state visit, receives warm welcome

Nafaahath Ibrahim
17 March 2021, MVT 14:49
President of Bangladesh Md. Abdul Hamid and First Lady Rashida Hamid welcoming President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and First Lady Fazna Ahmed. PHOTO: PRESIDENTS OFFICE
Nafaahath Ibrahim
17 March 2021, MVT 14:49

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Wednesday arrived in Bangladesh along with First Lady Fazna Ahmed, and a high-level delegation.

Upon arrival at the Hazrat Shahjala International Airport, President and First Lady were welcomed by the President of Bangladesh Md. Abdul Hamid and First Lady Rashida Hamid.

A 21-gun salute and national anthems of both countries were played were well.

Additionally, President Solih inspected a guard of honour before being introduced to the senior members of the Bangladeshi government.

During his two-day visit to the country, the President is set to attend a ceremony commemorating the ‘Birth Centenary of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.’

He will also call upon Her Excellency Sheikh Hasina, the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, followed by meetings with other senior officials of the Bangladeshi government.

These meetings would focus on ways of further strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries as per the President's Office.

Furthermore, President Solih scheduled to meet the Maldivian community residing in Bangladesh.

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