President Pranab Mukherjee will pay a state visit to Bangladesh from March 3 to 5, at the invitation of the Government of Bangladesh.
This will be Mukherjee”s first visit abroad after his assumption of the office of President.
During his visit, President Mukherjee will call on the President of Bangladesh, Mohammad Zillur Rahman, and receive the Bangladesh Liberation War Honour Award.
He will also meet with the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina. The Leader of the Opposition and the Chairperson of BNP, the Foreign Minister and the Finance Minister of Bangladesh would also call on President Mukherjee.
Mukherjee will also receive an Honorary Doctorate of Law from the University of Dhaka at a formal Convocation Ceremony. He will attend a reception to meet members of the Indian community in Bangladesh.
He will also travel out of Dhaka to Bhadrabila in Narail District, Shilaidaha in Kushtia District and Mirzapur.
India attaches the highest importance to its relations with Bangladesh and seeks a deeper and stronger partnership. The visit of the President would provide an opportunity to take bilateral relations to new heights.
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