Bangladesh PM Hasina, PM Modi Meet on UNGA Sidelines
Dhaka, Sep 26 (PTI)
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi met on the sidelines of the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York on Monday and discussed issues of mutual interest.
Key Points
- The two leaders discussed a range of issues, including trade, investment, connectivity, and water resources.
- They also discussed regional and global issues, including the situation in Afghanistan and the Ukraine crisis.
- The meeting took place in a "warm and cordial atmosphere" and both leaders expressed satisfaction over the progress made in bilateral relations between the two countries.
Background
Bangladesh and India share a close relationship and have been working to strengthen their ties in various areas.
The two countries have a number of joint initiatives, including the Bangladesh-India Friendship Bridge and the Maitri Express train service.
Bangladesh is also a major recipient of Indian development assistance.
Significance
The meeting between PM Hasina and PM Modi is significant as it comes at a time when both countries are facing a number of challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic and the economic crisis.
The meeting is also seen as a sign of the strong relationship between the two countries and their commitment to working together to address common challenges.
Expert Opinion
"The meeting between PM Hasina and PM Modi is a positive development and reflects the strong relationship between the two countries. The two leaders discussed a range of issues of mutual interest and expressed satisfaction over the progress made in bilateral relations," said Dr. Imtiaz Ahmed, a professor of international relations at the University of Dhaka.
"The meeting is also significant as it comes at a time when both countries are facing a number of challenges. The two leaders discussed these challenges and exchanged views on how to address them," he added.
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