Outgoing Indian High Commissioner in Dhaka Vikram Kumar Doraiswami paid a farewell call on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at her official Ganabhaban residence in the capital on Wednesday.
During the meeting, Doraiswami described Sheikh Hasina's recent visit to India as a very successful one and congratulated her for the tour.
Prime Minister’s Deputy Press Secretary Hasan Jahid Tusher briefed reporters after the meeting, reports BSS.
The envoy highly praised the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina under which Bangladesh-India relations and the overall socio-economic development of Bangladesh have reached a new height.
He also said the bilateral relationship would further be consolidated in future under the leadership of the Bangladesh Prime Minister, hoping that the next generations of the two countries can get benefit from the existing relations.
In her speech, Sheikh Hasina stressed the need for working together with neighbouring countries to ensure sustainable development of the region for the greater benefit of its people.
She said, "There might be some issues of concern with neighbours. But, we can move forward by resolving the matters through discussions."
Sheikh Hasina also praised the leadership of her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi.
She congratulated the outgoing high commissioner on his new posting and wished him a bright and successful career.
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