Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain said that India providing a travel pass to ousted Bangladeshi prime minister Sheikh Hasina will not deteriorate the ties between the two countries, reports The Business Standard.
“Any country can issue a travel document to any individual. We have no way to prevent this. However, if a court orders her to appear, we will take appropriate measures,” he said during a visit to the Sheba Sangha Temple in Narsingdi on Saturday.
According to India-based newspaper Ei Samay, the Indian government issued a travel document for Sheikh Hasina. This document will allow her to travel overseas by obtaining a visa from any country.
The foreign adviser mentioned that good relations between neighbouring countries are important for both.
“There were some discomforts with India, which we will try to overcome. The existing relationship between us will be maintained. It is necessary to develop relations for both. India needs us as much as we need them,” Touhid said.
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