Dhaka, Bangkok signal 5 bilateral paperwork – Bd24live

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Bangladesh and Thailand right now struck 5 bilateral paperwork for visa exemption, cooperation on power, tourism and customized issues and negotiation of Free Commerce Settlement (FTA) between the 2 international locations.

The paperwork — an settlement, three Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and a Letter of Intent (LOI)– have been inked in presence of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin in Bangkok following a bilateral assembly between the 2 leaders at Authorities Home (Thai Prime Minister’s Workplace) right here.

The paperwork are settlement on Visa Exemption for Holders of Official Passports, MoUs on Vitality Cooperation, Cooperation and Mutual Help in Customs Issues and Cooperation within the discipline of tourism and LOI to begin negotiations on a Free Commerce Settlement (FTA) by the 12 months 2024.

Two MoUs on power cooperation and tourism cooperation have been signed by Overseas Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud from the Bangladesh aspect whereas settlement on Visa Exemption by Residence Minister Asaduzzaman Khan, LOI by State Minister for Commerce Ahasanul Islam Titu and one other MoU on Mutual Help in Customs Issues signed by Nationwide Board of Income (NBR) Chairman Abu Hena Md. Rahmatul Muneem.

Speaking about signing the bilateral paperwork at a joint press convention, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina mentioned the 2 sides agreed to begin negotiations on a Free Commerce Settlement (FTA) by the 12 months 2024 and the 2 international locations have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) on the problem.

She mentioned the 2 international locations signed the Settlement on Visa Exemption for Holders of Official Passports to facilitate easy contact between Thai and Bangladeshi officers.

MoU on power cooperation was inked to discover the potential of power cooperation, the Premier mentioned, including: “MoUs on Cooperation and Mutual Help in Customs Issues was signed to profit from Thai information, experiences and the ultimate MoU within the discipline of tourism was inked to profit from the perfect tourism practices.”

The Thai Prime Minister, on the joint press convention, mentioned Thailand and Bangladesh are dedicated to working collectively in the direction of a Free Commerce Settlement (FTA) and expressed optimism that the Letter of Intent would assist to expedite the negotiation course of.

He mentioned the Settlement on Visa Exemption for Holders of Official Passports will facilitate extra journey between Thai and Bangladeshi officers whereas the MoU on Vitality Cooperation will assist materialize the 2 international locations’ true potential from power cooperation.

Apart from, the MoU on Cooperation and Mutual Help in Customs Issues will result in efficient border management and anti-smuggling operations whereas the MoU on Cooperation within the Area of Tourism will enable the 2 international locations to trade information, experiences and greatest practices within the areas, he added.

On her arrival on the Authorities Home, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was accorded a heat welcome on the entrance garden of Thai Kooh Fah Constructing there as purple carpet was rolled out.

She inspected the Guard of Honor given by a neatly turned-out contingent of the Thai armed forces.

Srettha Thavisin launched his cupboard members to Sheikh Hasina earlier than she signed the visitor e-book of the Authorities Home.

The premier additionally joined an official luncheon there earlier than leaving the Home.

Earlier than becoming a member of the luncheon, Sheikh Hasina visited a Thai handicrafts exhibition on the Authorities Home. She was accompanied by her youthful sister Sheikh Rehana and Bangabandhu’s grandson Radwan Mujib Siddiq.

On April 24, the Bangladesh premier arrived right here on a six-day official go to on the invitation of her Thai counterpart.