Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held his first meeting with Bangladesh’s Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus since the ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
The meeting took place on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok, where the two leaders discussed Hasina’s possible extradition, India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said.
“There were talks on Sheikh Hasina’s extradition. Can’t say more on that,” Misri said during a special briefing on PM Modi’s visit to Thailand.
He added that PM Modi reaffirmed India’s commitment to a democratic, stable, peaceful, progressive, and inclusive Bangladesh.
“PM Modi reiterated India’s support for democratic, stable, peaceful, progressive and inclusive Bangladesh. He underlined India’s desire to forge a positive and constructive relationship with Bangladesh. The PM also urged that any rhetoric that vitiates the environment is best avoided,” Misri said.
Misri noted that PM Modi raised the issue of the safety and security of minorities, including Hindus, in Bangladesh.
“On the border, strict enforcement of the law and prevention of illegal crossings are essential to maintain border and internal security,” he said.
(With ANI inputs)
