PM Modi congratulates Bangladesh PM, invites Tarique Rahman to visit India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated Bangladesh’s newly sworn-in Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on his election victory and invited him to visit India, signalling New Delhi’s intent to engage closely with Dhaka’s new leadership.

In a letter to Rahman following the Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s (BNP) electoral win and inauguration of government, PM expressed confidence in strengthening bilateral ties with the neighbouring country. He said Rahman’s victory reflected the trust placed in his leadership by the people of Bangladesh and their mandate for peace, stability and



prosperity.

"As two close neighbours, India and Bangladesh have a deep-rooted friendship founded on shared history, cultural ties, and the aspirations of our peoples for peace and prosperity," PM Modi wrote.

He added that convergence in development priorities would guide future cooperation and said he looked forward to working closely with Rahman to expand relations across connectivity, trade, technology, education, energy, healthcare and people-to-people exchanges.

PM Modi also extended an invitation to Rahman and his family to visit India at a mutually convenient time, saying a warm welcome awaited them.