Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Bangladesh Counterpart Sheikh Hasina to discuss ways to enhance the bilateral relationship between the two nations at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Saturday.
Ministry of External Affairs or MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal noted that the meeting marked the 10th interaction between the two leaders since 2019.
“Deepening Bharat-Bangladesh Maitri! PM Narendra Modi extended a warm welcome to PM Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh at Hyderabad House ahead of their bilateral discussions. The two leaders have met each other ten times since 2019, making unprecedented transformations in the relationship,” Jaiswal posted on X.
Addressing the press meet with PM Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh. https://t.co/y9B5ba7V2i
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 22, 2024
Sheikh Hasina, who is the first foreign leader on a bilateral State visit to Bharat since the formation of the Modi 3.0 Government, received a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan earlier in the day. The MEA described this as a ceremonial welcome for a “special partner.”
Arriving in Bharat for a two-day State visit at PM Modi’s invitation, Sheikh Hasina’s visit highlights the strong bilateral relationship. Following the ceremonial welcome, she met with ministers and delegates from both countries. Present at Rashtrapati Bhavan were External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Union Minister JP Nadda, and Ministers of State Jitendra Singh and Kirti Vardhan Singh.
In a gesture of respect, PM Hasina paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat. “A heartfelt homage to Bapu! PM Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh paid respects to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat. Mahatma’s ideals continue to serve as guiding principles of our close and warm relationship,” the MEA spokesperson shared.
Prime Minister #SheikhHasina today paid rich tributes to Father of the Indian Nation Mahatma Gandhi. She paid the homage to Mahatma Gandhi by placing a wreath at his Samadhi Raj Ghat. Sheikh Hasina also stood in solemn silence for some times there to show glowing respect to the… pic.twitter.com/gwOqECT4UZ
— Stay With Sheikh Hasina (@StayWithHasina) June 22, 2024
