Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today left on a two-day visit to Bangladesh. The Prime Minister is accompanied by Foreign Affairs Minister S.M Krishna, Water resources Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal and Chief ministers of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram.A number of framework agreements, Memoranda of Understanding and protocols on water sharing, land and rail connectivity, education, culture, trade commerce and infrastructure development are likely to be signed during his visit.Diplomatic sources said the two countries are also considering signing of a long-term framework agreement for forging close bilateral relations.
News On AIR | September 6, 2011 9:45 AM
PM Dr. Manmohan Singh on two-day visit to Bangladesh