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Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla is set to represent India at the swearing-in ceremony of Bangladesh’s new prime minister, Tarique Rahman, on February 17 in Dhaka. This announcement comes as part of efforts to strengthen diplomatic ties between the neighboring countries.
Accompanied by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Secretary-General of Lok Sabha Utpal Kumar Singh, Birla’s presence signifies India’s unwavering commitment to democratic values that unite the two nations. The government aims to underscore the deep-seated friendship between the peoples of India and Bangladesh through this representation.
Despite an invitation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi cannot attend due to prior engagements with French President Emmanuel Macron in Mumbai. Rahman’s leadership of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party led to a remarkable victory in the recent parliamentary polls, receiving an overwhelming mandate from the people.
(With inputs from agencies.)