Dhaka, Aug. 13 -- State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam on Thursday said Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's visits to India and Japan have not yet been finalised, saying the timing will depend on the Prime Minister's schedule and the progress of discussions between the countries.

"The government is busy, the Prime Minister is busy," she told reporters at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, referring to the government's ongoing domestic programmes and upcoming constitutional activities.

Asked whether the Prime Minister would attend the upcoming BRICS Summit's outreach session or make a bilateral visit, the State Minister said there is still sufficient time to make a decision. "A lot can happen in a month," she said.

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