Indian Prime Minister Modi leaves for Bangladesh

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has left for a two-day "historic" visit to Bangladesh.

>>IANS/bdnews24.com
Published : 6 June 2015, 02:33 AM
Updated : 6 June 2015, 03:09 AM

He will hold talks with his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina and ink several agreements, especially in the field of connectivity and trade.
 
"Leaving for Bangladesh. This visit is going to strengthen the bond between our Nations, benefitting people of our countries and our region," Modi tweeted.
 
"Ready for a historic visit to Bangladesh. IAF Rajdoot awaits PM @narendramodi," Vikas Swarup, spokesperson for the ministry of external affairs tweeted.

Modi will arrive at 10:15am on Saturday at Hazrat  Shahjalal International Airport in a special air force flight for a two-day state visit, first after he assumed the office last year.