Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited Bangladeshi counterpart Tarique Rahman to visit India at a mutually convenient time.
"As two fast-growing economies and aspiring societies, India and Bangladesh can truly become catalysts for each other’s sustainable growth, work for each other’s security and enable mutual prosperity,” Modi added.
The invitation was conveyed in a letter dated February 16, which was handed over by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, when he called on Tarique Rahman following the swearing-in ceremony at the South Plaza of the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban today.
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"I take this opportunity to invite you, along with Dr Zubaida Rahman and your daughter Zaima, on a visit to India at a mutually convenient time. A warm welcome awaits you in India,” Modi wrote.
"I extend my warmest congratulations to you on the victory of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party at the just concluded parliamentary elections in Bangladesh and on your appointment as Prime Minister of Bangladesh,” he said.
“I wish you every success as you assume the high responsibilities of this office. Your victory is a testimony to the trust and confidence reposed by the people of Bangladesh in your leadership and their mandate for your vision to take the country forward on the path of peace, stability and prosperity.”
Modi noted India and Bangladesh, as close neighbours, share a deep-rooted friendship founded on common history, cultural ties and shared aspirations for peace and prosperity.
The strong convergence between our respective developmental priorities shall serve as a guiding principle for our future cooperation,” he wrote.
The Indian prime minister said he looked forward to working closely with Bangladesh’s new prime minister to strengthen multifaceted bilateral relations, enhance regional cooperation and advance shared goals across connectivity, trade, technology, education, skills development, energy, healthcare, and cultural and people-to-people exchanges.
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