Dhaka, Delhi eye positive results during PM’s visit

Former Indian Foreign Secretary and G20 Chief Coordinator Harsh Vardhan Shringla on Tuesday said Bangladesh is a remarkable story in terms of growth and development.

He highlighted the achievements and accomplishments made by the two countries over the last decade and shed lighton future cooperation between the two countries as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is set to visit New Delhi September first week at the invitation of her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi.

“Bangladesh’s relations with India are very special and eternal,” said former Foreign Secretary Shahidul Haque, adding the PM Modi and PM Hasina share an excellent relationship.

Haque also said, “I have no doubt that forthcoming visit of PM Sheikh Hasina to India will yield very positive results.”

The two former Foreign Secretaries were addressing at a programme “Special Lecture on Bangladesh’s Foreign Policy” organised by Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA), at Sapru House.

Vijay Thakur Singh, DG, ICWA, delivered opening remarks on the occasion.

Shringla appreciated Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s zero-tolerance policy against terrorism which sent a signal that both the countries needed peace and stability. He said that was very important for the two countries’ progress and development.

Shringla said both India and Bangladesh enjoy a very close and unique relations.