Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina arrived in New Delhi this evening on a two-day visit to India on the invitation of Prime Minister Modi. This is the first incoming bilateral State visit after the formation of the new government in India. Sheikh Hasina was also among the international leaders who attended the swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Council of Ministers earlier this month. She will hold a meeting with External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar today.
Bangladesh is a key component of India’s neighbourhood first policy and the bilateral relations between the two nations have touched new heights in recent years. The two countries have cooperation in the areas including trade, commerce, security, energy, science and technology and defence. This visit is expected to further strengthen the ties between the two nations. Tomorrow, the Bangladesh Prime Minister will hold a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and agreements between the two countries will be exchanged in different fields. She will also call on President Droupadi Murmu and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar. A Ceremonial Reception will also be accorded to Sheikh Hasina at Rashtrapati Bhawan tomorrow morning.
Disclaimer: This press release is sourced from News On AIR, Prasar Bharti and Press Information Bureau India (PIB).
