Bangladesh, India ties see significant achievements
Momen tells event marking 74th Republic Day of India
Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen yesterday said the Bangladesh-India relationship has seen "transformative changes", reaching a new height with significant achievements through cooperation and collaboration.
"Bangladesh attaches the highest importance to its relations with India," he said while speaking at a reception on the 74th Republic Day of India.
Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma hosted the reception.
Momen said the relationship between the two countries, led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi, created opportunities for robust cooperation to achieve more together.
The foreign minister said there are huge untapped opportunities on the trade front for both countries.
Momen emphasised the possible partnership for addressing global challenges, including the impacts of Covid, the crisis in Europe and the imminent global economic recession.
He thanked India for inviting Bangladesh as a "guest country" at the G20 Summit to be held in September 2023 under the presidency of India.
He also hoped that the two countries would continue to work together for the betterment of the people and shared peace and prosperity in the region.
Several cabinet ministers, ambassadors and dignitaries attended the event.