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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reiterated India's commitment to the partnership with Bangladesh, in a letter to Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus on the neighbouring nation's Independence Day, as per an ANI report.

Writing to Yunus on March 26, PM Modi's message wished the people of Bangladesh on the occassion and reiterated India's committment to the partnership with Bangladesh, it added.

What Did PM Modi Say to Muhammad Yunus? Read Full Text Here

“I extend my felicitations to you and the people of Bangladesh on the occasion of the National Day of Bangladesh,” Modi wished in the letter.

Adding, “This day stands as a testament to our shared history and sacrifices, which have laid the foundation of our bilateral partnership. The spirit of the Liberation War of Bangladesh continues to remain a guiding light for our relationship, which has flourished across multiple domains, bringing tangible benefits to our peoples.”

He further said, “We remain committed to advancing this partnership, driven by our common aspirations for peace, stability, and prosperity, and based on mutual sensitivity to each other's interests and concerns.”

President Droupadi Murmu Extends Greetings to Bangladesh Counterpart

Meanwhile, President Droupadi Murmu in her message to Bangladeshi counterpart Mohammed Shahabuddin also extended wishes on the Independence Day and noted that the neighbouring country is "at the focus of India's ‘Neighbourhood First’ and ‘Act East’ policies, the report said.

“On behalf of the government, the people of India and on my own behalf, I extend warm greetings and felicitations to Your Excellency and to the friendly people of Bangladesh on the occasion of your National Day,” Murmu stated.

She added, “India-Bangladesh relations are multi-faceted, with our cooperation encompassing diverse areas such as trade, multimodal connectivity, development partnership, power and energy, education, capacity building, cultural cooperation and people-to-people exchanges. Bangladesh is at the focus of India's ‘Neighbourhood First’ and ‘Act East’ policies, our SAGAR doctrine and the Indo-Pacific Vision. India reiterates its support for a democratic, stable, inclusive, peaceful and progressive Bangladesh.”

About Bangladesh Independence Day, Maitri Diwas

Bangladesh celebrates its independence day, called Bangladesh National Day on March 26, to commemorate the country's cessation from Pakistan in 1971.

Further, India and Bangladesh observe ‘Maitri Diwas’ on December 6, as it is the date that the Indian government recognised Bangladesh as a country in 1971. Notably, India was the second country, after Bhutan, to recognize Bangladesh as a sovereign and independent state on December 6 in 1971.

In March 2021, PM Modi designated March 6 as Bangladesh-India Friendship Day (known as Moitree Dibosh in the local Bengali language).

(With inputs from ANI)