Dhaka, February 17 (TOB)- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has formally invited Bangladesh’s newly inaugurated Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to visit India at his earliest convenience. The invitation also extends to the prime minister’s wife Zubaida Rahman, and their daughter Zaima Rahman.
In a congratulatory correspondence, Modi remarked that a “warm welcome” is prepared for the family in India. He further noted that the election result serves as a clear demonstration of the confidence and trust the people of Bangladesh have placed in Tarique’s leadership.
The message was delivered by the Speaker of the Indian Lok Sabha, Om Birla, who served as the official representative of the Indian government during the swearing-in of the BNP-led administration.
Speaker Birla, accompanied by Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, held a meeting with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman following the inauguration to convey India’s greetings and formalise the invitation.
The swearing-in ceremony took place on Tuesday afternoon at the South Plaza of Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban, where President Mohammed Shahabuddin administered the oath of office at approximately 4:15pm.
Earlier that day, the BNP Parliamentary Party had formally elected Tarique as their leader during a meeting at the parliament building.
During the diplomatic exchange, both sides expressed a mutual desire to enhance bilateral ties through a “people-centric menu of cooperation” aimed at the prosperity of both nations.
The high-level Indian delegation arrived at the Bangladesh Air Force airbase in Dhaka via a special Indian Air Force aircraft.
They were received by Ministry of Foreign Affairs Secretary Dr Md Nazrul Islam, Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma, and Bangladesh High Commissioner to India Md Riaz Hamidullah.
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