PM Modi’s 4 large messages to Bangladesh’s Yunus after they met in Bangkok

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (Apr 4)
met with Bangladesh chief advisor Muhammad Yunus in Thai capital Bangkok on the sidelines of the sixth Bimstec Summit. It was the primary assembly between the 2 leaders and the highest-level Indo-Bangladesh diplomatic interplay since Yunus took over because the chief adviser of an interim authorities after the elimination of deposed PM Sheikh Hasina in August final yr.

In line with Bangladeshi media, the assembly was
requested by Dhaka in a bid to beat tensions in bilateral relations after New Delhi expressed considerations over violence in opposition to minorities below Yunus’s watch. The assembly got here sizzling on the heels of Yunus’s go to to China, the place he triggered an issue by describing India’s Northeast as “landlocked” and positioning Bangladesh because the “guardian of ocean entry” for the area.

Yunus’s remarks drew robust condemnation from Indian leaders, prompting Indian International Minister S Jaishankar to focus on India’s strategic position within the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Financial Cooperation (Bimstec).

PM Modi’s 4 large messages

Keep away from inflammatory rhetoric: The Indian PM urged Yunus to give attention to constructing a realistic and fruitful relationship with New Delhi, moderately than fuelling inflammatory rhetoric.

The Indian chief additionally underscored the significance of sustaining border safety and stability and cracking down on unlawful border crossings.

“On the border, strict enforcement of the regulation and prevention of unlawful border crossings, particularly at night time, are crucial for sustaining border safety and stability,” a press assertion issued by India’s international ministry learn.

Security of minorities: The PM additionally expressed his considerations in regards to the security of minorities, particularly Hindus, within the nation. He informed the Bangladeshi consultant to make sure that atrocities in opposition to Hindus are investigated.

“Prime Minister underlined India’s considerations associated to the security and safety of minorities in Bangladesh, together with Hindus, and expressed his expectation that the Authorities of Bangladesh would guarantee their safety, together with by completely investigating the instances of atrocities dedicated in opposition to them,” the assertion added.

India helps democratic, progressive Bangladesh: In a delicate message, PM Modi additionally urged the Bangladeshi consultant to be dedicated to “a democratic, secure, peaceable, progressive and inclusive Bangladesh.”

“Prime Minister highlighted that cooperation between the 2 international locations has introduced tangible advantages to the folks of each international locations. He underlined India’s want to forge a constructive and constructive relationship with Bangladesh based mostly on pragmatism,” the MEA readout acknowledged.

Constructive discussions: The Prime Minister reaffirmed his perception that each international locations will proceed to resolve mutual considerations by direct and constructive dialogue, strengthening their long-standing and useful relationship.

Following the bilateral assembly, PM Modi took to X and wrote that India remained “dedicated to a constructive and people-centric relationship with Bangladesh.”

“I reiterated India’s help for peace, stability, inclusivity and democracy in Bangladesh. Mentioned measures to stop unlawful border crossings and expressed our critical concern for the security and well-being of Hindus and different minorities,” PM Modi additional wrote.

Met Mr. Muhammad Yunus, Chief Adviser of the interim authorities of Bangladesh. India stays dedicated to a constructive and people-centric relationship with Bangladesh.

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— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 4, 2025