He said Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina accepted the invitation letter, saying, "Yes, we're prepared to go to the summit."

Sheikh Hasina said Bangladesh always lays emphasis on increased cooperation with neighbouring countries as the problems of all are identical. "We can solve those problems through forging a unity among us," she said.

Sheikh Hasina and the Nepalese Foreign Minister also discussed issues like physical and motor connectivity between Bangladesh and Nepal.

The Bangladesh Prime Minister said there must be an agreement among the SAARC countries for a balanced growth and development of the region.

She also underscored the need for signing a tripartite deal involving Bangladesh, India and Nepal for physical connectivity with Kathmandu. "A discussion is underway to this end."

The Prime Minister recalled her meeting with her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the 69th UNGA and said she had placed a proposal for inking a tripartite agreement for physical connectivity with Nepal.

Sheikh Hasina also emphasized joint efforts between Bangladesh and Nepal for the promotion of tourism stretching from the Himalayas to Cox's Bazar.

The Nepalese Foreign Minister also agreed with the Bangladesh Prime Minister for sharing resources of the region for balanced growth and development.

PM's Foreign Affairs Adviser Dr Gowher Rizvi and Principal Secretary Abdus Sobhan Sikdar were present.

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