President José Ramos-Horta of Timor-Leste is set to visit Bangladesh from December 14 to 17, leading a high-level delegation of 19 members, including the Foreign Minister.
The President will participate in the Victory Day celebrations and hold significant diplomatic engagements, said Foreign Secretary Jashim Uddin during a press briefing at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday.
On December 15, President Ramos-Horta is scheduled to hold a one-to-one meeting and a bilateral discussion with the Chief Adviser.
On December 16, he will pay tribute at the National Memorial and meet President Muhammed Shahabuddin.
During the visit, a bilateral agreement on visa-free travel for government officials and a memorandum of understanding on foreign ministry dialogue strategies are expected to be signed.
Besides, discussions regarding the establishment of an honorary consulate of Timor-Leste in Bangladesh will also take place.
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The visit underscores the growing relationship between Bangladesh and Timor-Leste, marking a new chapter in their diplomatic ties.