Sushma lauds Hasina’s leadership in fighting terrorism, extremism

Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swarajon Friday deeply appreciated the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in fighting the scourge of terrorism and violent extremism noting that both Bangladesh and India are victims of terrorism.

She made the remarks during her bilateral meeting with Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen at the Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi. 

The two sides discussed various issues of bilateral and regional interest including the issue of sustainable Rohingya repatriation.

They also discussed cooperation in trade, finance and regional economic integration, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs here.

Foreign Minister Dr Momen highlighted the need for working together in areas such as inland waterways connectivity, coastal shipping and connecting service sectors – such as financial and capital markets.

He conveyed the need to devise innovative mechanisms and instruments to leverage the economic potentials of both countries in a win-win manner and connect regional centers of trade and finance for harnessing higher levels of development synergy.

Foreign Minister Dr Momen conveyed the resolve of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s government to fight terror and violent extremism in all their manifestations.

He highlighted Bangladesh’s strong actions for combating financing for terror and also in dismantling terror outfits.

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj expressed her deep satisfaction for the intense level of cooperation between the two countries in an atmosphere of amity and trust.

source:UNB