Mathilde, the Queen of Belgium, arrived in Dhaka today (Feb 6) on a three-day visit in her capacity as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) advocate.

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen received her upon her arrival at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport this morning. 

Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud was also present on the occasion.

The Belgian queen will call on President Md Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina during her stay.

She will also visit a Rohingya camp in Cox's Bazar, a garment factory, a local school and flood-related projects.

As one of the 17 SDG Advocates of the UN, she will visit projects in Dhaka and Khulna districts.

BDST: 1234 HRS, FEB 06, 2023
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