Dhaka, Delhi enjoy enduring friendship, says India Envoy

Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Dinesh Trivedi on Saturday highlighted the importance of working together to advance the partnership in key sectors and nurture the exceptional bond of friendship between Bangladesh and India.

“We recognise that it is the people-to-people connection, rooted in shared aspiration and mutual goodwill, that remains the true beating heart of this enduring friendship,” he said while celebrating India’s 80th Independence Day at the Indian High Commission in Dhaka.

Indian Deputy High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pawan Badhe, among others, was present.

Trivedi urged the two countries to work together towards shared prosperity, noting that Bangladesh and India are advancing their partnership across vital sectors, ranging from trade and connectivity to security and healthcare.

“Let us also continue to nurture the exceptional bonds of friendship between India and Bangladesh, working hand in hand toward shared prosperity,” he said.

The High Commissioner reflected on the foundations of the relationship and said the two countries are bound by a shared history of the freedom struggle and had built their ties on mutual respect and partnership.

“With the history of the freedom struggle, our bond is deeply entwined. On this solid bedrock of shared history, mutual respect, and partnership, our relationship continues to flourish,” Trivedi said.

Trivedi said the India-Bangladesh relationship should continue to develop around the aspirations of the people of both countries, while maintaining the mutual respect and goodwill that underpin their friendship.

“Today we celebrate not only the dawn of our freedom, but the enduring strength of our democratic traditions, and the remarkable growth story of modern India,” said the Indian envoy.

 “As we celebrate our independence, it is only fitting to reflect on the special relationship we share with Bangladesh,” Trivedi said.

Members of the Indian community, including Indian students in Bangladesh, along with prominent Bangladeshi personalities were present.

As part of the Independence Day observances, officers and staff of the High Commission of India, Dhaka undertook a Swachhata Abhiyan in the vicinity of the Mission. The cleanliness drive reflected shared commitment to a cleaner and greener environment.�"UNB