Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina received a ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday, with Indian Counterpart Narendra Modi in attendance. In the event, both leaders met ministers and delegates from their respective countries at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan.
A ceremonial welcome for a special partner!
PM @narendramodi received PM Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan, as the first guest on a bilateral State Visit after the formation of the new government in India. pic.twitter.com/wWxI3nHVrX
— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) June 22, 2024
Among those present to welcome PM Hasina were External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Union Minister JP Nadda, and Ministers of State Jitendra Singh and Kirti Vardhan Singh. This visit marks a significant step in strengthening Bharat-Bangladesh relations, as noted by External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal in a social media post. Jaiswal highlighted that the visit would provide a “major boost” to the bilateral partnership.
Delighted to call on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh this evening.
Her State visit to India underlines our close and abiding ties. Appreciate her guidance on the further development of our special partnership.
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— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) June 21, 2024
Sheikh Hasina arrived in Bharat for a two-day State visit at the invitation of PM Modi. Upon her arrival, she was warmly welcomed at the airport by the newly-appointed External Affairs Minister of State, Kirtivardhan Singh. This visit is the first incoming bilateral State visit since the formation of the Indian Government following the 18th Lok Sabha elections.
During her visit, Hasina will hold bilateral consultations with Modi and is scheduled to meet President Droupadi Murmu and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar. S Jaishankar, who had met with PM Hasina earlier, emphasised the “close and abiding ties” between the two nations and appreciated her guidance on further developing this special partnership.
PM Hasina’s participation in significant bilateral activities throughout 2023, including the virtual inauguration of the Bharat-Bangladesh Friendship Pipeline and sessions at the Voice of the Global South Summit, exemplifies the strong and multifaceted relationship between Bharat and Bangladesh, which is grounded in shared history, culture, and geographical proximity.
