Hasina arrives in Berlin

BERLIN, Oct 22 (UNB): Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina arrived at Tegel Airport in Berlin at 3-30 pm local time. She was received by Bangladesh`s Foreign Minister Dipu Moni, Bangladesh Ambassador to Germany Masud Mannan and high German government officials. The Prime Minister was then driven to Hotel Adlon Kempinski in the heart of Berlin in a motorcade. The Prime Minister is leading a high-powered delegation that includes the Health and Family Welfare Minister, Foreign Minister, senior officials and five distinguished personalities. A business delegation of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) is also accompanying her. The Prime Minister will deliver a keynote speech at the World Health Summit today (Sunday). During the visit, Hasina will have official talks with German Chancellor Dr Angela Merkel Tuesday followed by a luncheon and a joint press briefing. The Prime Minister will be given the federal military honour. A Foreign Ministry release said this is bilateral visit of the Prime Minister to Germany. Entire gamut of bilateral relations will be reviewed during the summit meeting with Angela Merkel.