Myanmar president postpones Bangladesh visit
July 2nd, 2012 - 1:51 am ICT by IANSDhaka, July 2 (IANS) Myanmar President Thein Sein’s visit to Bangladesh has been postponed due to ongoing ethnic tensions in that country.
Dhaka made the announcement Sunday following foreign secretary level talks between the two countries here, Xinhua reported.
Myanmar president was scheduled to start his three-day official tour July 15.
A state of emergency was clamped in Myanmar’s Rakhine state following clashes between Muslims and Buddhists last month. Dozens of people had died.
Bangladeshi Foreign Secretary Mohamed Mijarul Quayes said a new date will be announced soon.
He said a joint team comprising officials of both countries will be formed to discuss trade, air and road connectivity, and Myanmar’s Rohingya Muslim refugees in Bangladesh.
- Myanmar president to visit Bangladesh - Jun 25, 2012
- UN chief hails Myanmar panel to probe violence - Aug 18, 2012
- Myanmar to take back refugees from Bangladesh - Oct 15, 2011
- UN urges Bangladesh to allow aid to Myanmar refugees - Aug 08, 2012
- Hasina warns of possible terrorist threat from Mynmarese refugees - Jul 29, 2012
- At least 78 killed in western Myanmar clashes - UN - Jul 29, 2012
- 25 Myanmarese Muslims seek refuge in Hyderabad - Jul 31, 2012
- Pakistani Taliban threatens Myanmar over Muslim attacks - Jul 26, 2012
- Why Myanmar president's visit to India matters - Oct 11, 2011
- Besides Teesta accord, Dhaka wants enclaves issue resolved - Jul 26, 2012
- Pakistan concerned over Muslim deaths in Myanmar - Aug 07, 2012
- 80,000 displaced in Myanmar unrest - Jul 28, 2012
- Myanmar: An isolated nation opens up - May 26, 2012
- State of emergency in Myanmar state - Jun 11, 2012
- Bangladesh asks India to fast-track land accord, Teesta pact (Lead) - Jul 25, 2012
Tags: bangladesh, buddhists, clashes, connectivity, dozens, mohamed, muslim refugees, muslims, myanmar, new date, rakhine state, rohingya, state of emergency, tensions, thein, xinhua