New Delhi (NVI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi today arrived in Dhaka, Bangladesh on a two-day visit, and was welcomed by his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.
Furthermore, a salute of 19 guns and Guard of honour were accorded to PM Modi on his arrival, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement.
During his historic trip, PM Modi will take part in a wide range of programmes aimed at furthering cooperation between the two countries.
“This is the historic visit to celebrate Mujib Borsho- the birth centenary of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman; 50 years of the establishment of diplomatic ties between India and Bangladesh; and 50 years of Bangladesh’s war of liberation,” the MEA statement added.
After landing in Dhaka, PM Modi took to Twitter and wrote, “Landed in Dhaka. I thank PM Sheikh Hasina for the special welcome at the airport. This visit will contribute to even stronger bilateral relations between our nations.”
Landed in Dhaka. I thank PM Sheikh Hasina for the special welcome at the airport. This visit will contribute to even stronger bilateral relations between our nations. pic.twitter.com/oWFydFH2BG
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 26, 2021
After his arrival to the country, PM Modi headed to the National Martyrs’ Memorial at Savar and planted a sapling at the site.
This is his first foreign visit since the COVID-19 outbreak.
-CHK
