Kader said ,’Government Is Not Embarrassed To Modi’s Issue.’ Various parties and organizations have announced to protest the arrival of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the birth anniversary of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. However, the government was not embarrassed at the announcement of the killings by Modi, said Awami League general secretary, road transport and bridge minister Obaidul Quader.
He made the remarks to the journalists after exchanging views with the delegation led by Indian Foreign Secretary Harsha Bardhan Shringla at the minister’s office on Monday March 2.
Asked about the government’s position on Modi’s visit, he said, “There has been no conflict with them.” It is expressing their reactions, people of different political parties. There are many people watching this matter reliably so it was always there today and there will be future. So the relationship will go on in the meantime. ‘
Asked whether the government was embarrassed to call the Indian Prime Minister a public death in this way, the minister said, “We are not embarrassed at all.” We think that those who are doing it should not be doing it because it should welcome the Prime Minister of India in front of Mujib.
Asked if India was concerned about the casualties being called on Modi’s visit, Kader said, “No, they didn’t say anything about it.” They think it will be a good visit and the people of Bangladesh will take good care of the bonds of 4. Modi is coming to attend the celebrations. People of Bangladesh will treat their guests well, that’s what they expect. ‘
He said, “If a neighbor’s house is on fire, the flame must go in the next room. We had concerns here, there was feedback. One of the things that the Communist people are not happy about is the fact that when Muslims are in danger many Hindu mosques have come forward to protect them. ‘
This is definitely a tour and event at the highest level. Security is the top priority.
He said, “Modi is coming on the occasion of Mujib, and as our honored guest, he is attending the birth anniversary of Bangabandhu March 17 as the main representative of the Liberation War. Bilateral talks will be held.
Regarding the meeting with Harshavardhan Shringla, Qader said, “Various issues have been discussed, different projects have been with India, he has had a good relationship with me personally, I have memorialized.”
Issues with India will be discussed at a high level. The relations we have with India will be even stronger. Many problems have been resolved, there will be progress in resolving some more problems. Obaidul Quader said the visit will strengthen the relationship.
He said bilateral talks would discuss all issues.
Harshavardhan Shringla arrives at 9 am Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport this morning to finalize Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Bangladesh during Mujib.
Then at a seminar titled ‘Bangladesh-India: A Promised Future’ at Hotel Sonargaon, Shringla said that the process of citizenship (NRC) being updated in Assam is completely internal to India. That process will have no effect on the people of Bangladesh.
Dhaka Bureau Chief, March 02,2020