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PM calls on B'desh President, meets leaders across party lines

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Press Trust of India Dhaka
Last Updated : Jun 07 2015 | 4:13 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today called on Bangladesh President Abdul Hamid and discussed a host of bilateral issues.
"A warmth that brings two neighbours together. PM @narendramodi and President Abdul Hamid confer at Bangabhawan (residence of the President)," Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Vikas Swarup tweeted along with a picture of Modi and Hamid during their discussion.
President Hamid also hosted a lunch in Prime Minister Modi's honour with Premier Sheikh Hasina also present.
Besides the call-on, Modi also met a host of leaders from across the political and business spectrum.
Leader of the Opposition Begum Raushan Ershad called on Modi while he also met with Presidents of leading Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Bangladesh to strengthen business links between the two countries.
Modi also met leaders of Bangladesh's left-wing parties.

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First Published: Jun 07 2015 | 4:13 PM IST

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