Dhaka, Male sign 2 MoUs, 1 agreement to deepen ties
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Dhaka, Male sign 2 MoUs, 1 agreement to deepen ties

Dhaka, Male sign 2 MoUs, 1 agreement to deepen ties
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Bangladesh and the Maldives have signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) and an agreement to enhance bilateral cooperation in different areas between the two countries.
 
The MoUs are on recruitment of qualified professionals between the two countries and another on cooperation in the area of Youths and Sports Development.
 
Health and Family Welfare Minister Zahid Maleque and Senior Secretary of the Ministry of Youth and Sports Md Akhter Hossain signed the agreement on behalf of the Bangladesh side.

Read: Hasina for tapping Bangladesh-Maldives’ full trade potentials
 
Besides, an agreement on Avoidance of Double Taxation and Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to Taxes on Income was also signed during the programme. 
 
Chairman of the National Board of Revenue Abu Hena Md Rahmatul Muneem signed the deal on behalf of Bangladesh.
 
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih witnessed the signing ceremony.

Dhaka, Male sign 2 MoUs, 1 agreement to deepen ties
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Earlier, bilateral talks between Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih were held at the President’s Office here.
 
On her arrival at the President’s Office, Hasina was formally received by President Solih.
 
A red carpet was rolled out to receive Sheikh Hasina as she is on her maiden bilateral visit to the Maldives. She was also given guard of honour and gun salute.
 
The Prime Minister also visited the line of presentation of both the countries.

Read: Hasina-Solih talks in progress
 
Bangladesh gifted 13 military vehicles to the Maldives as a token of friendship between the two south Asian nations during the ceremony.
 
Sheikh Hasina also signed the visitors’ book and took part in a photo session there.

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