Prime Minister of India - Dr. Manmohan Singh

PM congratulates Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina

The Prime Minister has congratulated Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh on her swearing-in and assumption of office. Dr. Manmohan Singh in his letter said India attaches the highest importance to its relations with Bangladesh.

The text of Prime Minister's letter is as follows:

"Please accept my heartiest congratulations on your assumption of office as the Prime Minister of the Republic of Bangladesh.

India attaches the highest importance to its relations with Bangladesh. Our two countries share close bonds of friendship based on a rich cultural heritage, a common border and regular people-to-people exchanges, all of which make our relationship a multifaceted one. I look forward to working closely with Your Excellency to further strengthen and expand this relationship in a manner that responds to the aspirations of our people for a more prosperous and secure future.

I am confident that under your able leadership Bangladesh will achieve even greater success.

Please accept, Excellency, my best wishes for your good health and personal well being, and for the continued progress and prosperity of the friendly people of Bangladesh."