Cambodian PM due [in Bangladesh] on June 16

Diplomatic Correspondent

Prime Minister of Cambodia Hun Sen is expected to pay a 3-day official visit to Dhaka from June 16 to further expanding and strengthening trade relations and cooperation in agriculture sector between the two countries.

Official sources said Dhaka and Phnom Penh are expected to ink several deals in the areas of trade and economy.

They said the bilateral relations and cooperation between the two countries have strengthened greatly in recent years following signing of a trade agreement on August 4, 2006.

During the visit, sources said Dhaka is expected to seek long-term land lease for contract farming in Cambodia by Bangladeshi nationals. Bangladesh has also shown deep interest in signing a long-term agreement with Cambodia to import rice from the country.

Earlier Bangladesh had offered scholarships to Cambodian students for studying at the Bangladesh Agricultural University. The two countries also had agreed to hold joint researches in the agriculture sector.

Published: 12:00 am Tuesday, May 13, 2014