The India-Bangladesh partnership is built on a foundation of trust and shared historical, cultural, and economic ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his Bangladeshi counterpart PM Sheikh Hasina in New Delhi on Friday (September 8, 2023) ahead of the G20 Summit over the weekend.

Talks between the two leaders covered a wide range of areas like connectivity and commercial linkage.

"Had productive deliberations with PM Sheikh Hasina. The progress in India-Bangladesh relations in the last 9 years has been very gladdening. Our talks covered areas like connectivity, commercial linkage and more," Prime Minister Modi posted on X (formerly Twitter).

The bilateral relationship between India and Bangladesh is characterized by a strong bond of cooperation and mutual understanding. 

Over the years, the two countries have collaborated on various fronts, such as trade, border security, and water sharing, to foster regional stability and promote shared prosperity. This robust partnership is built on a foundation of trust and shared historical, cultural, and economic ties.

The meeting took place on the eve of the G20 Summit being held in New Delhi on September 9-10, 2023. Prime Minister Modi expressed his firm belief that the the New Delhi G20 Summit will chart a new path in the human-centric and inclusive development.

"India is delighted to host the 18th G20 Summit on 09-10 September 2023 at New Delhi’s iconic Bharat Mandapam. This is the first ever G20 Summit being hosted by India. I look forward to productive discussions with world leaders over the next two days. 

It is my firm belief that the the New Delhi G20 Summit will chart a new path in the human-centric and inclusive development," Prime Minister Modi wrote on X earlier in the day.