NEW DELHI: Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina arrived in India on her first visit since her second term began in 2014. The visit would be widely watched by her critics back home for takeaways as she has often been criticised for being pro-India.
Emphasising the importance of partnership with Bangladesh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi drove to Palam Air Force Station to receive the Bangladesh Prime Minister, who has been put up in Rashtrapati Bhawan, a gesture reserved for special State Guests. PM Modi has also gone to the Airport in normal traffic.
Hasina’s visit after a gap of seven years has been scheduled after a delay as both the sides wanted the Teesta Water Sharing deal to get through, however, the opposition from the West Bengal government has taken the deal of the agenda.
The Bangladesh Prime Minister met External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Friday at the Rashtrapati Bhawan.
On Saturday, the Bangladesh Prime Minister would receive the ceremonial guard of honour at the Rashtrapati Bhawan before moving to the Hyderabad House to hold talks with Prime Minister Modi. From there she will drive to Sam Manekshaw Centre to honour the Indian Army’s 1971 war veterans in the presence of Prime Minister Modi.