Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday greeted Narendra Modi on being elected to lead India for the third consecutive time.
Narendra Modi invited the Bangladesh prime minister to attend the swearing-in ceremony of his government.
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In a telephone conservation on Wednesday evening, the prime minister congratulated Modi on behalf of the people of Bangladesh, her government, her family members and herself on the resounding victory of National Democratic Alliance (NDA) led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the 18th Lok Sabha elections.
“This victory of NDA was made possible due to your strong leadership for the third consecutive term,” PM’s Deputy Press Secretary Noorelahi Mina quoted the premier as saying.
Sheikh Hasina hoped that “through this victory, India and its people will move forward in the world.” +
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She also mentioned the very cordial and friendly neighbourhood relations between Bangladesh and India.
Narendra Modi invited Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to attend the swearing-in ceremony of his government, to be held June 8.
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Sheikh Hasina accepted the invitation, Mina said.