During a recent bilateral meeting, Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, expressed their satisfaction with the deep relationship between their countries and committed to further strengthening it. Both leaders emphasized the importance of resolving outstanding issues through amicable discussions.
Prime Minister Modi also expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Hasina for her role in maintaining peace in India’s North Eastern region. They discussed various areas of bilateral interest, including socio-economic progress in Bangladesh, and Prime Minister Hasina requested uninterrupted essential commodity supplies from India. Both leaders pledged to enhance bilateral and regional connectivity, including rail and road links. Sheikh Hasina also sought Narendra Modi’s cooperation for the speedy repatriation of Rohingya people.
The meeting was described as fruitful and held in a cordial atmosphere, with both leaders discussing vital bilateral issues. Prime Minister Hasina acknowledged India’s significant contribution to Bangladesh’s Liberation War in 1971 and expressed gratitude for the invitation to the G20 Leaders’ Summit. They also discussed global issues, including the well-being of underdeveloped regions.
Prime Minister Modi later shared the positive outcome of the meeting on social media, highlighting progress in India-Bangladesh relations. The Indian Prime Minister’s Office reiterated their commitment to diversifying bilateral cooperation, focusing on connectivity, culture, and people-to-people ties.
In the upcoming G20 Summit, Sheikh Hasina will participate in various sessions under the theme “One Earth, One Family, One Future.” She will address challenges such as climate change, post-pandemic economic recovery, and disruptions in the global supply chain. Bangladesh’s remarkable socio-economic achievements under the current government will also be highlighted to world leaders.
India, in its G20 presidency term, has invited nine countries, including Bangladesh, to attend the summit. The G20 Leaders’ Declaration will express leaders’ commitment to discussed priorities and global economic issues. The G20 serves as a crucial forum for international economic cooperation, with its members representing a significant portion of global GDP, trade, and population.
In attendance at the media briefing were State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shahriar Alam, Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen, and Prime Minister Press Secretary Ihsanul Karim.
