Maitri Diwas a milestone, guiding Dhaka-Delhi ties: P. Verma

Indian High Commissioner speaking at a cultural fuction orhanised marking Maitri Diwas on Saturday

Dhaka, Dec 7 - Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma has described the occasion "Maitri Diwas (Friendship Day)" as a milestone and an everlasting source of inspiration guiding the Bangladesh-India relationship.

The Indian High Commission organized a musical evening on December 6 at the Indian Cultural Centre to mark the 53rd anniversary of “Maitri Diwas”, the day India recognized Bangladesh as an independent, sovereign nation in 1971, ten days before Bangladesh achieved its liberation.  

In his remarks at the event, the High Commissioner said that both countries had deep stakes in each other’s progress and prosperity, as he described people as the cornerstone of this relationship. 

He particularly emphasized the important role that the youth have to play as the custodians of the future of India-Bangladesh relations.

The High Commissioner hoped to further reinforce the existing interdependencies between the two countries through more robust linkages in connectivity, culture and commerce.

The event was attended by a large gathering, particularly students and youth of Bangladesh.

Those who joined also included Heads of some foreign missions in Bangladesh, Bir Muktijoddhas, members of civil society and eminent personalities from the fields of art and culture.

The event included a lively cultural programme.

Many young and eminent artistes offered soulful performances in traditional, folk and contemporary music enchanting the audience and infusing the evening with youthful energy. - UNB