DHAKA, March 27, 2019 (BSS) – Former Indian President Pranab Mukherjee said
the Bangladesh government and its people are the genuine friends, associates
and well-wishers of India.
The former Indian President came up with the comments in a letter sent to
Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen, said a press release of the
Foreign Ministry issued today.
Pranab said it was his fortune that he had maintained deep relations with
Bangladesh since its independence and he had efforts to deepen the relations
gradually.
Lauding Dr Momen, he said the appointment of Momen as the foreign minister
is certainly an indicator of his competency, sincerity and skillfulness.
The former Indian President said he had a scope to work with former
Finance Minister AMA Muhith, the elder brother of the Bangladesh foreign
minister, when Muhith was the finance minister in Bangladesh.
He also congratulated Dr Momen and the people of Bangladesh in his letter.