Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sent his wishes to Bangladesh on its National Day in a letter to chief adviser Muhammad Yunus. In his letter, PM Modi emphasized the historical importance of the 1971 Liberation War, reaffirming its role as the basis of the robust and lasting relationship between India and Bangladesh.
Additionally, the Prime Minister informed Yunus that India was ‘dedicated’ to enhancing relations with Bangladesh, while also emphasizing the importance of the relationship being founded on “mutual awareness of each other’s interests and worries”.
“I offer my congratulations to you and the citizens of Bangladesh on the celebration of Bangladesh’s National Day. This day serves as proof of our collective past and sacrifices, which have established the groundwork of our bilateral relationship. The essence of Bangladesh’s Liberation War still serves as a beacon for our relationship, which has prospered in various areas, providing real advantages to our citizens,” stated PM Modi.
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“We are dedicated to furthering this partnership, motivated by our shared hopes for peace, stability, and prosperity, and grounded in mutual understanding of each other’s interests and issues,” he noted.
President Droupadi Murmu also conveyed her best wishes to her Bangladeshi counterpart, Mohammed Shahabuddin, and reaffirmed New India’s backing for a democratic and forward-thinking Bangladesh.
“On behalf of the government, the people of India and my own behalf, I extend warm greetings and felicitations to Your Excellency and to the friendly people of Bangladesh on the occasion of your National Day,” Murmu said.
“India-Bangladesh relations are multi-faceted, featuring cooperation in various domains including trade, multimodal connectivity, developmental partnerships, energy and power, education, capacity enhancement, cultural collaboration, and exchanges between people. India reaffirms its backing for a democratic, stable, inclusive, peaceful, and progressive Bangladesh,” she stated.
