LS Speaker to represent India at swearing-in ceremony of new govt in Bangladesh

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will represent the Government of India at the swearing-in ceremony of the newly-elected government of Bangladesh led by Mr. Tarique Rahman, Chairman of Bangladesh Nationalist Party, in Dhaka on Tuesday, it was officially announced on Sunday.

‘’The Hon’ble Speaker’s participation at this important event underscores the deep and enduring friendship between the peoples of India and Bangladesh, reaffirming India’s steadfast commitment to the democratic values that bind our two nations,’’ the Ministry of External Affairs said.

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As neighbours united by a shared history, culture, and mutual respect, India welcomes Bangladesh’s transition to an elected government under the leadership of Tarique Rahman, whose vision and values have received an overwhelming mandate from the people, the MEA added. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri is likely to accompany the Lok Sabha Speaker to Dhaka, it is learnt.

Bangladesh had invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the swearing-in ceremony of the new government. However, the India leader will be occupied with the AI Impact Summit and the visit of French President Emmanuel Macron to India on that day.