Dhaka Bureau: The 43rd Summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has started in Jakarta, Indonesia. The president joined the conference at the special invitation of ASEAN Chair Joko Widodo. Sahabuddin. In the opening ceremony on Tuesday (September 5) morning, the President and his wife, Professor Dr. Rebecca Sultana, were welcomed by the President of Indonesia when she arrived at the Jakarta Convention Center.

The three-day-long conference is attended by the heads of state and government of several countries in addition to ASEAN member countries and its partner countries. Saima Wazed, Chairperson of the National Advisory Committee on Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders, and Foreign Minister Dr. AK Abdul Momen were with the President. Later, the president took part in a photo session with ASEAN leaders. Sahabuddin.

The President will attend the dinner given by the President of Indonesia on Wednesday. The President will also attend the 18th East Asia Summit at the Jakarta Convention Center on September 7. Apart from attending the ASEAN and East Asia Summits, he will also meet with the heads of state and government of various countries, including the President of Indonesia.