Prof Yunus likely to visit Indonesia in August

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus is likely to pay an official visit to Indonesia in August as both sides eye an enhanced trade, investment and cultural ties between Bangladesh and Southeast Asia's largest nation, reports UNB.

Officials from both sides are working on finding specific dates convenient to both sides, a diplomatic source told UNB on Monday, adding that Jakarta is eager to deepen its engagement with Dhaka.

Cooperation in the areas of power and energy sector between Bangladesh and Indonesia is going to be one

of the focus areas during the visit, once finalised, according to officials.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has already sought inputs from the relevant ministry on cooperation in the areas of power and sector with Indonesia.

The Chief Adviser will have a bilateral meeting with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, during the planned visit in addition to his other engagements.