Indian army chief calls on PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said Bangladesh believes in peaceful co-existence and friendly relations with all neighbouring countries, reports UNB.

The Prime Minister made this reiteration of her government's foreign policy when visiting Indian army chief General V.K. Singh called on her at Ganobhaban 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 neighboring 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 Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's visit to India, and events related to the Liberation War.

Indian High Commissioner Rajeet Mitter, Principal Staff Officer Lt Gen Abdul Wadud and other senior army officers were present.

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