Dhaka, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Thursday signed three agreements in various sectors including health and education, in a bid to strengthen bilateral relations.
Bangladesh has also gifted 13 military vehicles to Maldives as a token of friendship between the two South Asian nations.
The signing ceremony was held at the President's Office in Male.
The agreements include Agreement on Avoidance of Double Taxation and Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to Taxes on Income, MoU in the areas of Healthcare and Medical Sciences between Bangladesh and Maldives (renewal) and MoU between Bangladesh and Maldives on Cooperation in the Area of youth and Sports Development.
Hasina was formally received by Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih at the President's Office with according a guard of honor and gun salute.
The PM also visited the line of presentation of both countries.
She arrived at Male for her six-day maiden bilateral visit on December 22.