Bangladesh delegation in Juba

Diplomatic Correspondent
A seven-member delegation from Bangladesh led by Prime Minister's International Affairs Adviser Gwoher Rizvi reached Juba in South Sudan to hold talks with its government on strengthening bilateral relations with the new state. South Sudanese Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs Prof Elias Nyamlell Wakoson received the delegation at Juba International Airport on Monday. Official sources in Dhaka said Bangladesh is planning to open its mission in Sudan and the visit is part of that plan. The delegation will meet South Sudan President Salva Kiir Mayardit, cabinet ministers as well as high military officials during the visit. The delegation will be in Juba for four days.