Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met today with Professor Muhammad Yunus, Chief Adviser of the interim government of Bangladesh, on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok.
Prime Minister reiterated India’s support for a democratic, stable, peaceful, progressive and inclusive Bangladesh. Enunciating India’s people-centric approach to the relationship, Prime Minister highlighted that cooperation between the two countries has brought tangible benefits to the people of both countries. He underlined India’s desire to forge a positive and constructive relationship with Bangladesh based on pragmatism.
Prime Minister urged that rhetoric that vitiates the environment is best avoided. On the border, strict enforcement of the law and prevention of illegal border crossings, especially at night, are necessary for maintaining border security and stability. Bilateral mechanism could meet as appropriate to review and take forward our ties.
Prime Minister underlined India’s concerns related to the safety and security of minorities in Bangladesh, including Hindus, and expressed his expectation that the Government of Bangladesh would ensure their security, including by thoroughly investigating the cases of atrocities committed against them.
Prime Minister congratulated Bangladesh on assuming the Chair of BIMSTEC and looked forward to the forum further advancing regional cooperation under its leadership. The leaders agreed to enhance consultations and cooperation to advance regional integration, including under the BIMSTEC framework.
Prime Minister expressed his conviction that all issues of mutual interest between the two countries would continue to be addressed and resolved bilaterally through constructive discussions, in the interest of their long standing and mutually beneficial bilateral relationship.
Met Mr. Muhammad Yunus, Chief Adviser of the interim government of Bangladesh. India remains committed to a constructive and people-centric relationship with Bangladesh.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 4, 2025
I reiterated India’s support for peace, stability, inclusivity and democracy in Bangladesh. Discussed… pic.twitter.com/4UQgj8aohf
বাংলাদেশের অন্তর্বর্তীকালীন সরকারের প্রধান উপদেষ্টা জনাব মুহাম্মদ ইউনূসের সাথে সাক্ষাৎ করেছি। ভারত বাংলাদেশের সাথে একটি গঠনমূলক ও জনকেন্দ্রিক সম্পর্কের প্রতি প্রতিশ্রুতিবদ্ধ।
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 4, 2025
আমি বাংলাদেশে শান্তি, স্থিতিশীলতা, অন্তর্ভুক্তি ও গণতন্ত্রের প্রতি ভারতের সমর্থন পুনর্ব্যক্ত করেছি।… pic.twitter.com/RVbR5WQ9nu
