প্রকাশ: 19/07/2022
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina
today said Russia-Ukraine war has caused serious sufferings for the common
people as a whole.
She made this remark while the
visiting Indian Army Chief, General Manoj Pande called on her at her official
residence Ganabhaban here.
Prime Minister's Press Secretary
Ihsanul Karim, who briefed reporters after the meeting, said they discussed
various issues, including ongoing military cooperation between the two
countries.
Mentioning the adverse impacts of
the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, Sheikh Hasina said even the US government is
sending messages to the American people asking them to save electricity and
energy.
"Due to the war, all,
including the USA, are facing sufferings," she said.
Referring the current flood
situation in Bangladesh, the Prime Minister said it was caused by recent flash
flood in Assam, Meghalaya and Arunachal.
She mentioned that Bangladesh
stands ready to work together with India to overcome any sort of natural
disaster.
The main aim of the countries in
South Asia is to alleviate poverty and work together to improve the condition
of the people, she added.
Sheikh Hasina recalled the
crucial role of Indian government, armed forces and the people of India during
the Liberation War in 1971 under the leadership of the Father of the Nation
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
She expressed gratefulness to
the members of Indian armed forces who laid down their lives and who were
injured in the battlefield in 1971 in Bangladesh.
The premier said that the
relation between the two countries is wonderful.
Indian army chief General Manoj
Pande discussed about the ongoing military cooperation between the two
countries.
He informed the premier that he
would visit Ramu Cantonment in Cox's Bazar tomorrow.
General Pande highly praised Father
of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Memorial Museum, saying it a
touchy place, and appreciated the presentation that was given to him there.
"This museum will be a
symbol of sacrifice and will inspire the new generation to love their country,"
he said.
The Indian army chief said that
regular exchange of top-level visits between the two countries’ armed forces
officials will strengthen bilateral relations.
Referring to the Victory Day
celebration in India, General Manoj Pande said that representatives from
Bangladesh also joined the events which play significant role in consolidating
friendly relations between Bangladesh and India.
He praised the '‘Proyash’' – a
specialised institute run by Bangladesh Army which provides services for
holistic development of the children with special educational needs through
multidimensional programmes.
PM’s Principal Secretary Dr Ahmad
Kaikaus was present in the meeting.
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