Press Briefings

Letter from EAM to Prime Minister of Bangladesh

02/03/2009

Briefing the media about External Affairs Minister’s (EAM) letter to the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, the Official Spokesperson stated:

EAM Mr. Pranab Mukherjee in his letter to H.E. Sheikh Hasina, Prime Minister of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, today, expressed great shock at the tragedy that had unfolded over the last few days in Bangladesh. He conveyed deepest condolences of the Government and the people of India and his own behalf to the Government, the Bangladesh Army, and the families of those who had lost their near and dear ones.

EAM noted that such barbaric acts had no place in a civilized society. He unequivocally condemned the same, as also all efforts aimed at destablising a democratically elected Government. He expressed solidarity with the Prime Minister of Bangladesh and her Government in this hour of difficulty.

EAM added that as a close and friendly neighbour of Bangladesh, India wished to see a democratic, stable and prosperous Bangladesh. India stood ready to extend whatever support and assistance that Bangladesh may require at this juncture.

New Delhi
March 02, 2009