The prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, has stated Bangladesh believes in peaceful co-existence and friendly relations with all neighbouring countries.
The prime minister made this reiteration of her government's foreign policy when visiting Indian army chief General VK Singh called on her at Ganabhaban Monday morning.
PM's press secretary Abul Kalam Azad told reporters that during the meeting, the prime minister observed such visits would help strengthen bilateral ties.
Bangladesh believes in good relations with India, as with all other neighbouring countries, Hasina is said to have made clear to General Singh.
The prime minister also stressed cooperation to alleviate poverty in South Asia.
She recalled with deep gratitude the active cooperation of the Indian government, people and military during Bangladesh war of liberation in 1971. She remembered in particular the sacrifice made by the Indian army.
During the meeting, the Indian army chief showed the prime minister some rare photographs from Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's visit to India, and events related to the liberation war.
Indian high commissioner Rajeet Mitter, principal staff officer Lieutenant General Abdul Wadud and other senior army officers were present.
The Indian Army chief also paid a courtesy call on his counterpart Generakl M Abdul Mubeen, Army Chief of Staff at the Army Headquarter.
During the meeting the both army chiefs discussed various bilateral issues of mutual interests, an ISPR release said.
Later, General Singh called on principal staff officer Lieutenant General Abdul Wadud at the Armed Forces Division and discussed the bilateral issues.
The Indian Army chief, in the morning, visited Shikha Anairban at Dhaka Cantonment and placed wreath at the altar. He paid deep homage to the martyrs who scarified their lives for the country's liberation war in 1971.
On his arrival at Senakunja, General Singh was given guard of honour by a smart contingent of the Bangladesh Army. H e also planted a sapling there.
Source : New Age
