Dhaka, Jul 2 (UNB)- Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday describer
Bangladesh-India relationship as "model" and "example" for
others as both countries have resolved many problems through dialogue.
"Bangladesh and India
have resolved many problems through dialogue. This relationship could be a
model and exemplary for many other neighbouring countries," she said.
The prime minister said
this while visiting Chief of the Naval Staff of India Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi
called on her at her Sangsad Bhaban Office.
Prime Minister Press
Secretary Md Nayeemul Islam Khan briefed the reporters after the call on.
Hasina referred to the
solution of land boundaries and maritime boundaries between Bangladesh and
India as the example.
"This example has been
created in combination with this (solution)", she said.
The PM recalled the Indian
contribution during the War of Liberation of Bangladesh.
"We always remember
the assistances and contribution of Indian people during our war of
liberation", she said.
Chief of the Naval Staff of
India Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi said that he feels like at home here in
Bangladesh as there is little difference between Bangladesh and India in terms
of nature.
About cooperation between
Navy of both counties, Admiral Tripathi said: "if Bangladesh Navy seeks
any cooperation from Indian Navy, then they have no option to say no to
Bangladesh Navy,"
The Indian Chief of the
Naval Staff also visited the Bangladesh Military Museum (BMM) and called it as
world class expressing that he is highly impressed visiting the BMM.
"It is educative,
effective. . . and he is carying back some ideas which he would provide to
their organisation so that they can replicate those."
Mentioning that many naval
officers of Bangladesh are receiving training in India, Admiral Tripathi said
that he told his counterpart that Bangladesh could send more officers if he
wants.
The press Secretary said
the premier and Indian Naval Chief opined that both Bangladesh and India hold
same mentality regarding keeping the Bay of Bengal and Indian Ocean
"peaceful", and both countries would work together as they don't
expect any disturbance in this region.
During the meeting, the
Indian navy chief also mentioned about his visit to the Bangabandhu Museum in
Dhanmodi-32, and became overwhelmed after seeing the sacrifice of the martyrs
and contribution of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
The Chief of the Naval
Staff of India also praised the development of Bangladesh under the leadership
of Hasina.
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