India extends greetings to Bangladesh on Independence Day

Indian President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have extended felicitations to the people of Bangladesh celebrating Independence Day.

The leaders of the neighbouring country sent separate letters to President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus to congratulate them, the High Commission of India in Bangladesh said on Wednesday.

Addressing his Bangladeshi counterpart, Murmu said: “On behalf of the Government, the people of India and on my own behalf, I extend warm greetings and felicitations to your excellency and to the friendly people of Bangladesh on the occasion of your national day.”

“India-Bangladesh relations are multi-faceted with our cooperation encompassing diverse areas such as trade, multimodal connectivity, development partnership, power and energy, education, capacity building, cultural cooperation and people-to-people exchanges.”

“Bangladesh is at the focus of India's ‘Neighborhood First’ and ‘Act East’ policies, our SAGAR doctrine and the Indo-Pacific Vision. India reiterates its support for a democratic, stable, inclusive, peaceful and progressive Bangladesh.”

Modi’s letter to Yunus read: “This day stands as a testament to our shared history and sacrifices, that have laid the foundation of our bilateral partnership.

“The spirit of the Liberation War of Bangladesh continues to remain a guiding light for our relationship, which has flourished across multiple domains, bringing tangible benefits to our peoples.

“We remain committed to advancing this partnership, driven by our common aspirations for peace, stability, and prosperity, and based on mutual sensitivity to each other's interests and concerns.”