India with Bangladesh over Rohingya issue

Envoy tells PM

Newly-appointed Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Riva Ganguly Das yesterday reaffirmed her country's stance to remain with Bangladesh over Rohingya issue. "We're with you over Rohingya issue...this is a huge burden for Bangladesh," she was quoted as saying when she met Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at her Sangsad Bhaban office. PM's press secretary Ihsanul Karim briefed reporters after the meeting.

Ihsanul Karim said the Indian High Commissioner mentioned that the international community recognised the humanitarian gesture of the Prime Minister as she gave shelter to more than one million Myanmar Rohingya nationals in Bangladesh. Riva said both countries have the scope to open new windows for cooperation.

The Indian envoy termed Bangladesh one of the important countries and development partners of her country. Referring to the activation of the Bangladesh-India Joint Commission, she said, "You can count on our support." Riva said the cooperation between the two neighbouring countries will continue on a win-win situation.

Talking about enhancing connectivity in the region, Riva said this will bring economic prosperity for all the countries of the region.

India with Bangladesh over Rohingya issue

Envoy tells PM

Newly-appointed Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Riva Ganguly Das yesterday reaffirmed her countrys stance to remain with Bangladesh over Rohingya issue. Were with you over Rohingya issue...this is a huge burden for Bangladesh, she was quoted as saying when she met Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at her Sangsad Bhaban office. PMs press secretary Ihsanul Karim briefed reporters after the meeting. Ihsanul Karim said the Indian High Commissioner mentioned that the international community recognised the humanitarian gesture of the Prime Minister as she gave shelter to more than one million Myanmar Rohingya nationals in Bangladesh. Riva said both countries have the scope to open new windows for cooperation. The Indian envoy termed Bangladesh one of the important countries and development partners of her country. Referring to the activation of the Bangladesh-India Joint Commission, she said, You can count on our support. Riva said the cooperation between the two neighbouring countries will continue on a win-win situation. Talking about enhancing connectivity in the region, Riva said this will bring economic prosperity for all the countries of the region.