BSS :
Indian Army Chief General MM Naravane has lauded the people of Bangladesh for standing up for their right to liberty and independence, saying that uncountable freedom fighters made supreme sacrifices for their motherland in 1971. Addressing a seminar cum webinar on “India-Bangladesh: Fifty Years of Friendship” here yesterday (Wednesday), he also appreciated the role of Bangladeshi leaders who led from the front to give birth to the dream of an independent Bangladesh.
Centre for Land Warfare Studies (CLAWS) organized the seminar at the India International Centre (IIC) commemorating the 50 years of India-Bangladesh friendship as well as the decisive victory in the India- Pakistan War 1971.
Referring to Bangladesh India relation, he said the existing bilateral relation between the two friendly countries is an acknowledgment of contribution of the Indian Army in this epic struggle that changed the lives and destiny of millions of people in Bangladesh.
Bangladesh High Commissioner to India Muhammad Imran and former Chief of Army Staff of Bangladesh Army Lt. Gen M Harun-Ar-Rashid, Bir Protik (Retd), also took part in the discussion. They spoke on the progress in Bangladesh – India relationship and reiterated the need for stronger diplomatic and defence ties between the two countries.
The seminar focused on enhancement of India-Bangladesh bilateral relations. Measures like, tourism and common culture as soft power diplomatic tools, need for improved infrastructural connectivity and economic integration were deliberated upon.
The speakers expressed the view that both the countries must work towards ensuring peace and stability in the region.
