Russian foreign minister to arrive in Dhaka tomorrow

Russia’s top diplomat Sergey Lavrov will arrive in Dhaka on September 7 on a two-day visit to Bangladesh.

During the visit, he will meet with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Foreign Minister Abul Kalam Abdul Momen, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told reporters.

"Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will pay a working visit to the People's Republic of Bangladesh on September 7-8," the diplomat said.

She added that Lavrov's program "includes a meeting with the country’s prime minister, as well as talks with the foreign minister."

"During the upcoming visit, the prospects for further development of bilateral relations will be thoroughly considered and an exchange of views on the most pressing regional and international issues is planned," Zakharova said.

Later, he will leave Bangladesh for India to join the G20 conference in New Delhi with a delegation, the official said.

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