Indian defence minister arrives in city today

Staff Correspondent: Indian Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar arrives in the city today (Wednesday) on a two-day visit.

Foreign ministry sources confirmed the matter.

During his visit, two bilateral defence agreements will be signed between the two countries.

The Indian defence minister will meet President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina during the visit.

He is likely to meet Prime Minister`s security adviser and the chiefs of Army, Navy and Air Force during the visit.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is likely to take a three-day bilateral visit to India in December. Officials from both sides are taking preparation for the visit.

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