Bangladesh, Brunei to sign 3 co-op docs

Bangladesh and Brunei will sign three bilateral cooperation documents, including an agreement for introducing direct flights between the two countries, when Brunei Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah is scheduled to begin an official visit to Dhaka on October 15.

Two other cooperation documents will be signed on recruitment of Bangladeshi workers and recognition of certificates for two countries' seafarers.

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen briefed the media at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs highlighting various aspects of the first ever visit by the Brunei Sultan to Bangladesh.

The three-day visit was originally scheduled for October 14-16, but it has been rescheduled for October 15-17. "We believe that the visit will be a successful and productive one," Momen said.

President Abdul Hamid will receive the Brunei Sultan at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport amid 21-gun salute.

Responding to a question on energy cooperation with Brunei, Momen said Bangladesh is having discussion in this area and exploring all available options.

The sultan, during his stay in Bangladesh, will visit the Bangabandhu Memorial Museum in Dhanmondi. He will also visit the National Martyrs' Memorial in Savar during his visit.

Sultan Waddaulah will hold meetings with President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina apart from other engagements during the visit.