Sri Lanka and Bangladesh have signed 14 instruments, including one between Shipping Corporations of the two countries.

The signing ceremony was held at the Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s office.

Foreign Secretary M Shahidul Haque said the two countries have also agreed to sign Free Trade Agreement (FTA) within this year to boost trade cooperation.

Sri Lanka President Maithripala Sirisena arrived in Dhaka on a three-day state visit on Thursday, highlighting the growing ties between Dhaka and Colombo.

(Dhaka Tribune)