India-Bangladesh ties will reach new heights in next 25 years, says PM Modi
New Delhi, September 6
*India-Bangladesh ties will reach new heights in next 25 years of Amrit Kaal: Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
*India, Bangladesh to enhance cooperation in IT, space and nuclear sectors: PM Modi after talks with B’desh premier Sheikh Hasina.
*India, Bangladesh ink water-sharing pact for Kushiyara river; PM Modi says it will benefit south Assam and Bangladesh’s Sylhet region.
*Hope all outstanding issues including Teesta water-sharing agreement will be concluded at an early date: Sheikh Hasina in Delhi.
Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed Hasina at the Rashtrapati Bhawan forecourt here where she was accorded a tri-services guard of honour.
Interacting with reporters at the Rashtrapati Bhawan, Hasina said her talks with Modi would focus on improving the condition of the people in their respective countries, poverty alleviation and economic development.
“Our main aim is to develop the economy and fulfil the basic needs of our people. With friendship you can solve any problem. So we always do that,” Hasina said.
She also offered floral tributes at Rajghat, the memorial to Mahatma Gandhi.
Hasina arrived in Delhi on Monday afternoon and is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with Modi later on Tuesday.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called on Hasina on Monday evening.
Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani also called on the Bangladeshi prime minister on Monday evening.
During her stay, Hasina will also call on President Droupadi Murmu and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar.
