Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina calls on President Kovind

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday called on President Ram Nath Kovind.

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday called on President Ram Nath Kovind. Rashtrapati Bhavan in a tweet said, "Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh called on President Kovind. The President said that India accords the highest priority to its ties with Bangladesh. Expressed confidence that India-Bangladesh bilateral projects will create a connected and prosperous neighbourhood."

Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said the two leaders reaffirmed the mutual commitment to strengthening India-Bangladesh relations for the benefit of not just the two countries but the entire region. "A 'Sonali Adhyay' in bilateral relations. Bangladesh PM #SheikhHasina called on #PresidentKovind @rashtrapatibhvn. The leaders reaffirmed the mutual commitment to strengthen India-Bangladesh relations for the benefit of not just the two countries but the entire region," Kumar said in a tweet.

Earlier in the day, the Bangladesh PM held bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi where the two leaders discussed a wide range of issues. India and Bangladesh inked 7 agreements including Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) on the use of Chattogram and Mongla ports and Coastal Surveillance System. (ANI)

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