Awami League (AL) General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Monday said Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s recent visit to New Delhi was very excellent, fruitful, and friendly.
“The visit of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to India was cordial, fantastic, and fruitful. The progress and achievements of the two countries were evidently reflected during the visit. A total of 10 Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) were signed, and 13 specific declarations have come out from the tour,” he said.
The AL general secretary made the remarks in a statement sent to the media here, protesting statements made by BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, reports BSS.
Quader said successful statesman Bangabandhu’s daughter Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina always runs the government, giving priority to the dignity and interests of the country and its people.
“Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina prioritises the security and interests of her countrymen in all of her internal and foreign policies. Her recent India visit was not an exception,” he added.
The minister said the BNP and its leaders don’t notice the success of the incumbent government.
Mentioning that India is the largest neighbouring country of Bangladesh, Quader said strategic relations with India should be strengthened for the interest of Bangladesh, adding, “Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina sincerely tried to follow the strategy during her recent India visit.”
