Shillong, February 11: Meghalaya Chief Minister D D Lapang will visit Dhaka later this month, where he is expected to meet Bangladesh premier Sheikh Hasina to discuss a host of issues, including improvement of connectivity and cooperation in tourism, health care and education.
Lapang, along with a delegation comprising his two deputies, will be leaving for Dhaka on February 24 to participate in the international trade fair being organised by the India Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry.
New Delhi has assured of giving him clearance for the visit, Lapang said, adding that he hopes to get an appointment from Hasina. Lapang discussed several issues pertaining to improved ties between Bangladesh and Meghalaya with Bangladesh High Commissioner Tariq Ahmed Karim last evening.
“Issues regarding road, air and
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