The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee received the President of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, HE Mr. Abdul Hamid in Rashtrapati Bhavan today (December 19, 2014).
The President welcomed the Bangladeshi President to India and complimented him for the personal role played by him in the consolidation of India -Bangladesh relations. He said India attaches the highest importance to bilateral relations with Bangladesh, a close friend and neighbour. India has always believed that a strong, stable and prosperous Bangladesh is in its interest.
The President said it is greatly satisfying for India to see that Bangladesh, today, represents a high growth economy with a promising future. It is heartening to see the impressive strides made by Bangladesh on human development, healthcare, education, women’s empowerment and other socio-economic fronts.
