Indian High Commission marks 51st anniversary of Maitri Diwas in Dhaka

The determination to mark December 6 as Maitri Diwas was taken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina throughout PM Modi’s state go to to Bangladesh in March 2021.

Dhaka,UPDATED: Dec 6, 2022 21:09 IST

High Commissioner Pranay Verma addressed the gathering on the occasion to mark Maitri Diwas

By Sahidul Hasan Khokon: The Indian High Commission celebrated the 51st anniversary of Maitri Diwas in Dhaka right this moment. It is on this present day in 1971 that India acknowledged an unbiased and sovereign Bangladesh, ten days earlier than Bangladesh’s liberation.

The determination to mark December 6 as Maitri Diwas was taken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina throughout PM Modi’s state go to to Bangladesh in March 2021.

To mark the event, a reception and musical night was hosted by the Indian High Commission in Dhaka. Minister for Liberation War Affairs AKM Mozammel Haque was the chief visitor.

Many Muktijoddhas in addition to senior representatives from the federal government of Bangladesh, leaders of enterprise and business, the media, academia and civil society additionally joined the celebrations.

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Addressing the gathering, High Commissioner Pranay Verma highlighted the importance of the day as a possibility to replicate on the achievements of the previous 51 years of India- Bangladesh partnership and the promise for the longer term.

He described India-Bangladesh friendship as rooted within the shared sacrifices of 1971 and fostered by sturdy ties of historical past, language and tradition. Noting that each nations have made vital achievements within the final 50 years, he emphasised that the nations should make sure that their future generations perceive this historical past and protect the legacy of 1971.

He reiterated that India accords the best precedence to its relationship with Bangladesh, and can at all times stand able to stroll along with the individuals of the nation on the street to better prosperity and success.

Reaffirming the shared dedication of the 2 nations to additional strengthen their shut friendship based on shared values, tradition and ethos, and primarily based on mutual belief, respect and understanding, the celebrations concluded with vibrant performances by the Indian and the Bangladeshi cultural troupes.

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Dec 6, 2022