Glad to have welcomed PM Sheikh Hasina to Delhi today. Over the year, we have met about ten times but this visit is special because she is our first state guest after our Government returned to power for the third term. Be it the ‘Neighbourhood First’, ‘Act East’ or SAGAR policy, Bangladesh is key to them all.

Over the last year, India and Bangladesh have covered significant ground in sectors like infrastructure, connectivity, trade and energy. We are now looking ahead, seeking to work closely in areas such as green energy, digital technology and space. PM Hasina and I also reviewed cooperation in water resources, security and enhancing a strong framework for disaster management.