India's Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla Attends Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman's Swearing-in Ceremony

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla represented India at the swearing-in ceremony of Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, where he handed over an invitation from Prime Minister Narendra Modi for an official visit to India. Birla attended the ceremony in Dhaka as the special envoy of the Government of India and conveyed Modi’s greetings and best wishes to Rahman on assuming office. During their meeting, Birla reiterated that India stands ready to support Bangladesh’s efforts to build a democratic, progressive and inclusive nation. The Lok Sabha Speaker also handed over a formal letter from Modi inviting Rahman to visit India at a mutually convenient time. India and Bangladesh share close ties rooted in history, culture and extensive people-to-people contacts. On the sidelines of the ceremony, Birla also met several leaders, including the President of Maldives and the Prime Minister of Bhutan, where he discussed issues of mutual interest and regional cooperation.