Dhaka (Bangladesh): Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina praised the Prime Minister
Narendra Modi Takes initiative towards rescuing students from their country, who were trapped after the outbreak in Eastern Europe Russia-Ukraine conflict,
In a free-wheeling televised conversation with ANI, Prime Minister Hasina, who is set to visit India on Monday, also praised the gesture provided by the Modi government. covid-19 vaccines Under this, neighboring countries Vaccine Friendship Program When the epidemic was spreading rapidly.
The Prime Minister of Bangladesh emphasized the close cooperation between the two neighbours. There may be differences but these should be addressed through dialogue, he said, adding that India and Bangladesh have done exactly the same in many areas.
However, he did mark two areas for special appreciation where the Indian government’s support helped Bangladeshi citizens. was one of Bangladesh students evacuationwho, like many Indians, were trapped in Ukraine and its neighboring countries after the outbreak of the conflict.
“I really want to express my thanks to the Prime Minister that during this war between Russia and Ukraine, many of our students were just stuck and they came to Poland for shelter. But when you evacuate your students, Indian students So they also came with us students back home. So it is really… you have clearly shown a friendly gesture. I thank the Prime Minister for this initiative,” Hasina said.
She was specifically responding to a question about frequent comments by Western observers that there was a lack of cooperation among SAARC countries. For another question about Government of India Vaccine Friendship programme, Hasina said it was a very “prudent” initiative taken by PM Modi.
“I really thank PM Modi for this initiative, and that’s how he has contributed vaccines to… you know, not only Bangladesh, but also some South Asian countries, and it’s really helpful And it’s a really prudent initiative that they have taken, and apart from that we bought vaccines with our own money, and many other countries contributed as well,” Hasina said.
Hasina also gave information about the vaccination program of her country. Bangladesh has given COVID-19 vaccines to 90 percent of its population. “Usually, you know, the people of our country, especially the rural level, even in some cities, I found many people very reluctant to take the vaccine. They don’t want to… you know So… but we have to chase after them. They can make people… So it was a really great initiative, this Vaccine Maitri hi… Very good initiative. I really support it,” she said.
Hasina referred to India as a “tested” friend and said the country stood by Bangladesh in its hour of need, first in 1971 and then later.
“We will always remember his contribution during our 1971 war, And also in 1975, when we lost all our family members. So, the then Prime Minister, he gave us shelter in India. Also, you see, these two countries, we are neighbors, close neighbors and I always give importance and priority to friendship with our neighboring countries.”
He said that the relations between the two countries should be for the betterment of their citizens.
Hasina said that even during the Covid-19 period, the Indian leadership had shown its positive intentions, as both the then President Ram Nath Kovind and PM Narendra Modi visited Bangladesh as it celebrated its Independence Day.
“I really thank PM Modi and your honorable President. Both visited Bangladesh when we were celebrating the birth centenary of our Father of the Nation and our independence, 50 years of our Independence Day and our friendship with India. India recognized Bangladesh early. But, so that bond, I think it is our main priority that their visit was one at such time, even at that time. covid-19 pandemic But apart from that they both respected us, respected our people,” she said.
Sheikh Hasina lauds PM Modi for evacuating Bangladeshi students from Ukraine, calls India ‘tested friend’ – Times of India
In a free-wheeling televised conversation with ANI, Prime Minister Hasina, who is set to visit India on Monday, also praised the gesture provided by the Modi government. covid-19 vaccines Under this, neighboring countries Vaccine Friendship Program When the epidemic was spreading rapidly.
The Prime Minister of Bangladesh emphasized the close cooperation between the two neighbours. There may be differences but these should be addressed through dialogue, he said, adding that India and Bangladesh have done exactly the same in many areas.
However, he did mark two areas for special appreciation where the Indian government’s support helped Bangladeshi citizens. was one of Bangladesh students evacuationwho, like many Indians, were trapped in Ukraine and its neighboring countries after the outbreak of the conflict.
“I really want to express my thanks to the Prime Minister that during this war between Russia and Ukraine, many of our students were just stuck and they came to Poland for shelter. But when you evacuate your students, Indian students So they also came with us students back home. So it is really… you have clearly shown a friendly gesture. I thank the Prime Minister for this initiative,” Hasina said.
She was specifically responding to a question about frequent comments by Western observers that there was a lack of cooperation among SAARC countries. For another question about Government of India Vaccine Friendship programme, Hasina said it was a very “prudent” initiative taken by PM Modi.
“I really thank PM Modi for this initiative, and that’s how he has contributed vaccines to… you know, not only Bangladesh, but also some South Asian countries, and it’s really helpful And it’s a really prudent initiative that they have taken, and apart from that we bought vaccines with our own money, and many other countries contributed as well,” Hasina said.
Hasina also gave information about the vaccination program of her country. Bangladesh has given COVID-19 vaccines to 90 percent of its population. “Usually, you know, the people of our country, especially the rural level, even in some cities, I found many people very reluctant to take the vaccine. They don’t want to… you know So… but we have to chase after them. They can make people… So it was a really great initiative, this Vaccine Maitri hi… Very good initiative. I really support it,” she said.
Hasina referred to India as a “tested” friend and said the country stood by Bangladesh in its hour of need, first in 1971 and then later.
“We will always remember his contribution during our 1971 war, And also in 1975, when we lost all our family members. So, the then Prime Minister, he gave us shelter in India. Also, you see, these two countries, we are neighbors, close neighbors and I always give importance and priority to friendship with our neighboring countries.”
He said that the relations between the two countries should be for the betterment of their citizens.
Hasina said that even during the Covid-19 period, the Indian leadership had shown its positive intentions, as both the then President Ram Nath Kovind and PM Narendra Modi visited Bangladesh as it celebrated its Independence Day.
“I really thank PM Modi and your honorable President. Both visited Bangladesh when we were celebrating the birth centenary of our Father of the Nation and our independence, 50 years of our Independence Day and our friendship with India. India recognized Bangladesh early. But, so that bond, I think it is our main priority that their visit was one at such time, even at that time. covid-19 pandemic But apart from that they both respected us, respected our people,” she said.