Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen emphasized synergized efforts and mutually beneficial partnership between Bangladesh and India for the betterment of lives and livelihoods of the people of the two countries, reports BSS. 

Momen was addressing a function as the chief guest organised by the Indian High Commission in Dhaka marking the 74th Republic Day of India on Thursday.

He enthusiastically termed India as Bangladesh's closest neighbour both in terms of bilateral relations and geographical proximity.

Momen highlighted the transformative changes in the bilateral ties between the two countries in recent years and added that it had reached a new height under the leadership of the two prime ministers.

Expressing satisfaction over the rapidly growing bilateral trade that increased three-fold during the last decade, Dr Momen urged for enhancing bilateral trade in a balanced manner addressing all trade barriers.

He stressed complimenting each other's economy for the prosperity of both countries.

The minister thanked India for inviting Bangladesh as a 'Guest Country' at the G20 Summit to be held in September 2023 under the Presidency of India.

He also expressed hope that the two countries would continue to work together for the betterment of the two peoples and shared peace and prosperity in the region.

Bd-pratidin English/Golam Rosul