PM for resolving problems with neighbouring countries through discussion

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said the problems between neighbouring countries should be resolved through discussions and negotiations.

"There might be problems among the neighbouring countries. We believe that the problems should be resolved through discussions and negotiations," PM's Press Secretary Ihsanul Karim quoted the premier as saying.

The PM said this when visiting Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar paid a courtesy call on her at the latter's official Gono Bhaban residence in the capital.

The Indian minister praised the PM for graduation of Bangladesh to a developing nation from the least development one under her dynamic leadership.

He informed the PM that they had fruitful talks with his Bangladeshi counterpart AK Abdul Momen regarding India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Bangladesh to join the celebration of the Golden Jubilee of the country's independence.

He also said, "It's a great honour for India to join the celebration of the Birth Centenary of the Father of the Nation and Golden Jubilee of Bangladesh's independence."

Hasina appreciated the support received from India on the Covid-19 vaccine.

Mentioning that the nationwide vaccination in Bangladesh started since last month, Hasina said that they have taken prompt measures to successfully face the pandemic by engaging all, including the government agencies such as armed forces, police, Border Guard Bangladesh and her party leaders and workers.

Due to the government's timely measures, she said that the economy of Bangladesh is progressing despite facing the Covid-19 pandemic, flooding and cyclone.

PM's International Relation Affairs Adviser Gowher Rizvi, PM's Principal Secretary Dr Ahmad Kaikaus and Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Vikram K Doraiswami were present.