The invitation was delivered through a letter handed over by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, who met Rahman in Dhaka shortly after he assumed office on Tuesday, officials said
India Prime Minister Narendra Modi (left). Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman (right). File Pic
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited newly sworn-in Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to visit India and on Tuesday conveyed his best wishes to the leader.
The invitation was delivered through a letter handed over by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, who met Rahman in Dhaka shortly after he assumed office, officials said, reported news agency PTI.
After attending the swearing-in ceremony in Dhaka, Birla said India stands ready to support Bangladesh’s endeavours to build a democratic, progressive and inclusive nation.
Om Birla conveys good wishes, extends India visit invitation
“Glad to attend the swearing-in ceremony of the new government of Bangladesh led by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in Dhaka today. India stands ready to support Bangladesh’s endeavours to build a democratic, progressive and inclusive nation,” Birla posted on X.
Bangladesh High Commissioner to India, Riaz Hamidullah, said in a post on X, “Prime Minister Tarique Rahman conveyed his greetings to India and PM Narendra Modi during a courtesy meeting with visiting Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla following the swearing-in of the new government.”
“Speaker Birla conveyed good wishes and an invitation to visit India. Both leaders expressed optimism about working together for the well-being of the people of Bangladesh and India, pursuing a people-centric agenda of cooperation,” he added, reported PTI.
Birla also met Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu, Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay, and other leaders on the sidelines of the event.
BNP secures two-thirds majority in Bangladesh, wins 209 seats
Led by Rahman, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) swept to power with a two-thirds majority, securing 49.97 per cent of the vote and 209 seats in the February 12 polls. The results were declared on February 13.
According to PTI, the Jamaat-e-Islami registered its best-ever performance, winning 31.76 per cent of the vote and 68 seats. The National Citizen Party secured six seats and 3.05 per cent of the vote.
Bangladesh had invited Narendra Modi to the ceremony, but the Prime Minister could not attend as he was scheduled to hold talks with French President Emmanuel Macron in Mumbai on Tuesday.
On arriving in Dhaka, Birla said the swearing-in of Rahman was an important moment that would strengthen people-to-people ties and shared democratic values between the two neighbours.
“Honoured to be in Dhaka representing India at the swearing-in ceremony of the new government led by Tarique Rahman as Prime Minister. It is an important moment that will strengthen people-to-people ties and shared democratic values between our two nations,” Birla said, reported PTI.
Birla was accompanied by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and other officials.
(With PTI inputs)
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