PM Modi, Sheikha Hasina hold virtual summit today
New Delhi, Dec 17: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina held a virtual summit on Thursday during which the two countries signed nine agreements in different fields.
PM Modi said that in these tough times, the relations between India and Bangladesh has been excellent. We have cooperated in many fields including medicines and also on the COVID-19 vaccine.
Addressing the summit, PM Modi said, "Bangladesh is a significant pillar of our 'Neighbourhood First' policy. To strengthen relations with Bangladesh has been a priority for me since the first day."
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"It is a matter of pride for me that I am getting to release a digital exhibition on Mahatma Gandhi and Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rehman. They will continue to inspire our youths," the PM also said.
"I pay deep homage to the 3 million who laid down their lives. I pay tribute to the soldiers of the Indian armed forces who laid down their lives for the cause of our liberation," Hasina said.
"India
is
our
true
friend,
Hasina
said
while
adding
that
when
we
met
last
in
2019,
I
recall
the
wonderful
hospitality
you
accorded.
We
are
going
through
tough
times.
The
economy
has
slowed
down
and
people
to
people
contacts
have
come
to
a
standstill.
I
commend
the
manner
in
which
authorities
of
both
sides
have
taken
initiatives.
I
commend
the
Indian
government
for
the
manner
in
which
the
COVID-19
has
been
countered," she
added.