Narendra Modi meets political, community leaders in Bangladesh
Dhaka: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is currently on a two-day tour to Bangladesh, met several leaders, including members of the 14 party alliance, of the country on Friday.
Narendra Modi met opposition leaders of Bangladesh who belong to different political parties in the country.
"The engagement involved discussions on wide gamut of issues pertaining to the two countries' bilateral relations," read a statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office.
Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dr A.K. Abdul Momen also met and interacted with Modi.
Foreign Minister of Bangladesh Dr A.K. Abdul Momen called on PM @narendramodi
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He also interacted with political leaders from 14 party alliance along with the Convener.
Speaking on the meeting, the Prime Minister's Office: "Discussions centred on diverse issues of bilateral relations were held during the meeting to strengthen ties between the two nations."
He also met community leaders of Bangladesh which include Representatives of Minorities in Bangladesh, Bangladeshi Mukhtijoddhas, Friends of India and youth icons.
Narendra Modi arrived in Dhaka for his visit to Bangladesh at the invitation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina earlier in the day.
This is a crucial visit to celebrate Mujib Borsho- the birth centenary of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman ; 50 years of the establishment of diplomatic ties between India and Bangladesh; and 50 years of Bangladesh’s war of liberation.
In a special gesture, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Ministers from her cabinet welcomed Prime Minister Modi at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.
A salute of 19 guns and Guard of honour were accorded to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.
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