The visit marks her first bilateral state tour after both she and Modi were re-elected in recent electionsWarm welcome for Hasina in New Delhi on first state visit after electionPrime Minister Sheikh Hasina has reached New Delhi on a two-day state visit to freshen up efforts to deepen ties with its closest neighbour India. Indian Minister of State for External Affairs Kirtivardhan Singh and Bangladesh High Commissioner to India Md Mustafizur Rahman received her at the airport. The visit at the invitation of her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi marks her first bilateral state tour after both leaders were re-elected in recent elections. The following afternoon, Hasina will visit the secretariat office of Indian Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar. Wrapping up her two-day state visit, the prime minister will depart for Dhaka aboard a special Biman flight at 6pm local time on Saturday.

Source: bd News24 June 21, 2024 15:53 UTC