Modi Hails Khaleda Zia's Strength in Condolence Letter
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Following the death of former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi penned a letter to her son, Tarique Rahman, praising Zia’s “rare resolve and conviction.” The letter conveyed heartfelt sympathy and acknowledged Zia’s significant contributions to Bangladesh.
This expression of condolence occurred alongside a period of heightened diplomatic activity in Dhaka. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar attended Zia’s funeral, where he also met with Pakistan’s National Assembly Speaker, signaling a rare convergence of Indian and Pakistani officials. Jaishankar’s visit is viewed as a positive step towards strengthening bilateral ties between India and Bangladesh, with the Bangladeshi envoy indicating a potential “new chapter” in the relationship. Discussions are underway regarding various aspects of cooperation, and the visit appears to have set a constructive tone for future engagement. The meetings in Dhaka also touched upon broader regional dynamics, including India-Pakistan relations, suggesting a complex interplay of diplomacy in the region.
