Phone call between Modi and Hasina

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina had greeted her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi for winning election for the third consecutive time.

During a telephone conversation on Wednesday evening, the prime minister congratulated Modi on behalf of the people of Bangladesh, her government, her family members and herself on the resounding victory of National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), in the 18th Lok Sabha election.

Meanwhile, Modi invited his Bangladesh counterpart to attend the swearing-in ceremony of his government.

“This victory of NDA for the third consecutive term was made possible due to your strong leadership,” PM's Deputy Press Secretary Noorelahi Mina told the reporters quoting the Premier as saying.

Sheikh Hasina hoped that “Through this victory, India and its people will move forward in the world arena.”

She also mentioned about the very cordial and friendly relations between Bangladesh and India.

Narendra Modi invited Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to attend the swearing-in ceremony of his government. Sheikh Hasina accepted the invitation, said Mina.