Modi looks forward to continue working with Hasina

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reassured that he will continue working with his Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina in order to further expand and deepen the ties between the two countries.

Modi came up with the assurance on Monday as the two countries celebrate ‘Maitri Diwas’ (Friendship Day).

Today India and Bangladesh commemorate Maitri Diwas. We jointly recall and celebrate the foundations of our 50 years of friendship. I look forward to continue working with H.E. PM Sheikh Hasina to further expand and deepen our ties. #मैत्री_दिवस #মৈত্রী_দিবস#MaitriDiwas

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 6, 2021

He tweeted: “I look forward to continue working with PM Sheikh Hasina to further expand and deepen our ties," he Just 10 days before the liberation of Bangladesh in 1971, India had recognized Bangladesh on December 6, 1971.”

“Today (December 6) India and Bangladesh commemorate Maitri Diwas. We jointly recall and celebrate the foundations of our 50 years of friendship," Modi added.

During the visit of Narendra Modi to Bangladesh in March this year, it was decided to commemorate the 6th December as "Maitri Diwas".

Maitri Diwas has been commemorated in 18 countries around the world apart from Bangladesh and India.

The countries are Belgium, Canada, Egypt, Indonesia, Russia, Qatar, Singapore, the United Kingdom, Australia, France, Japan, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Switzerland, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates and the United States of America.