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Prime Minister Modi congratulated Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus on his appointment as interim leader of Bangladesh. (Photo via PTI/AP)
The Prime Minister also reiterated India's commitment to working with Bangladesh to achieve the common goals of “peace, security and development” between the two countries
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday congratulated Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus on his appointment as the interim leader of Bangladesh.
In X's social media posts, Modi also stressed the importance of security and protection of Hindus and other minority communities in Bangladesh.
“I express my best wishes to Professor Muhammad Yunus on assuming his new post. We hope for an early return to normalcy ensuring the safety and protection of Hindus and all other minority communities,” PM Modi wrote.
I would like to express my best wishes to Professor Muhammad Yunus as he assumes his new role. We hope for an early return to normalcy ensuring the safety and protection of Hindus and all other minority communities. India remains committed to working with Bangladesh to achieve… Modi (@narendramodi) August 8, 2024
Furthermore, Prime Minister Modi reiterated India's commitment to working with Bangladesh to achieve the common goals of “peace, security and development” between the two countries.
Yunus, 84, was sworn in as head of Bangladesh's interim government following the resignation of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Hasina resigned on Monday and fled to India in response to massive protests against her government over a controversial employment quota system.
Economist-turned-politician Yunus was named leader of the interim government on Tuesday.
