"Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is scheduled to depart Bangkok tomorrow morning (local time)," PM's Press Wing sources said.
Sheikh Hasina arrived here on April 24 afternoon on a both bilateral
and multilateral visit on the invitation of her Thai counterpart Srettha
Thavisin to strengthen the bilateral relations between the two
countries.
On her arrival, a red carpet was rolled out to accord warm reception
to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, where she was also given a guard of
honour. A 19-round gun-fire at the Don Mueang International Airport here
to herald her arrival at Bangkok.
Sheikh Hasina described this visit is part of broader focus on the
"neighbourhood" policy, as it has provided an excellent opportunity for
the two countries to further renew the momentum in the bilateral
relations.
She also said that this visit will go a long way in deepening the relations between the two countries.
In the luncheon meeting hosted by the Thai premier, Sheikh Hasina said
that she firmly believes this visit would provide the much-needed
impetus to the bilateral relations to its full potential.
"This official visit will remain a milestone in our bilateral
relations. It has ushered in a new era of fruitful partnership between
our two countries. We need to sustain the renewed momentum in our
relationship for the mutual benefit of our people and countries in the
days ahead," she added.
During her visit on April 26, the Bangladesh premier held bilateral
talks with Thai Prime Minister Thavisin at the Government House (the
Premier's Office) where five bilateral documents were inked to boost
bilateral ties between the Southeast Asian and South Asian countries.
The documents -- an agreement, three memorandum of understandings
(MoUs) and a Letter of Intent (LOI) - were signed in presence of
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Thailand Prime Minister
Srettha Thavisin.
The documents are agreement on Visa Exemption for Holders of Official
Passports; MoU on Energy Cooperation; MoU on Cooperation and Mutual
Assistance in Customs Matters; MoU on Cooperation in the field of
tourism; and LOI to commence negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement
(FTA) by the year 2024.
Sheikh Hasina also joined an official luncheon at the Government House hosted by her Thai counterpart.
On her arrival at the Government House, Bangladesh Prime Minister
Sheikh Hasina was accorded a warm welcome at the front lawn of Thai Kooh
Fah Building there as a red carpet was rolled out.
On April 25, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina attended the 80th Session of
the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the
Pacific (ESCAP) and delivered address where she made call to all world
leader to stop wars, attack and aggression and say "no" to wars, as the
precondition for sustainable development is lasting peace and security.
She also laid emphasis on settling regional disputes and tension through dialogue and said dialogue can bring peace.
Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and ESCAP Executive
Secretary Armida Salsiah Alisjabana also called on the prime minister at
the UNESCAP conference venue.
At the same day, the Prime Minister paid a courtesy call on the King
and the Queen of the Kingdom of Thailand Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra
Vajiraklaochaoyuhua and Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshan at Amphorn
Satharn Throne Hall in Dusit Palace.