Indian foreign minister Jaishankar arrives in Dhaka

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has arrived in Dhaka today on an official visit.

He was received by his Bangladesh counterpart Dr AK Abdul Momen at Air Force Base Bangabandhu in the capital’s Kurmitola at 2:15 pm on Thursday (April 28) upon his arrival by a special flight of the Indian Air Force.

Diplomatic sources said Jaishankar will meet Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina during his visit to Dhaka. Later, Jaishangkar will hold a bilateral meeting with Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen.

According to officials, Jaishankar will hand over an invitation letter from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Sheikh Hasina to visit New Delhi.