India working out Hasina's trip schedule
India yesterday said it was working out the schedule of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's tour to New Delhi.
“We want the visit to take place as soon as possible. The two sides are in very close contact to work out the schedule of the visit and the dates. And as soon as that is finalised, I can assure you Sheikh Hasina will receive an extremely warm welcome in India,” said Vikas Swarup, spokesperson of the Indian external affairs ministry.
A highly placed source at the Prime Minister's Office said India might invite Hasina to its Republic Day parade as the chief guest.
“Our prime minister is on the panel of the probable chief guests for 2018. India will announce a name from the list and we are hopeful she would be the chief guest in 2018,” said the source.
Talking to The Daily Star, an Indian diplomat yesterday said New Delhi already invited Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to be the chief guest at the Republic Day parade next year.
India-Bangladesh relations have already reached a new height and getting stronger by the day, said the diplomat, adding that India was eagerly waiting to offer a huge welcome to the Bangladesh premier.
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