India President: Women in South Asia should be proud of PM Hasina

Indian President Droupadi Murmu has congratulated Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for being one of the longest-serving women leaders globally and forming the government for an unprecedented fifth term. 

She noted that all the women in South Asia should be proud of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for her capability and leadership, the foreign ministry said.

She made the comment when Foreign Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud called on her on Friday at Rashtrapati Bhaban in New Delhi.

The president congratulated Dr Mahmud on his appointment as the foreign minister of Bangladesh.

She expressed happiness about the excellent existing relationship between Bangladesh and India. 

She said India attaches high importance to the relations with Bangladesh. She noted that Bangladesh is the largest development and trading partner of India.

The president of India lauded the remarkable socio-economic development in Bangladesh that has been achieved under the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. 

The President of India said both countries should work together to focus on women empowerment – half of the population - to foster economic development. 

Foreign Minister Mahmud briefed the president of India about his visit and stressed having excellent relations with India. 

The foreign minister requested the President to visit Bangladesh at her earliest convenience.