DHAKA, 25 October 2021, (TON): The foreign secretary said “the countries share a golden era under the visionary leadership of Narendra Modi and Sheikh Hasina.

Indian Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla has said that India-Bangladesh relations today are deeper than any other strategic partnership and it is a "role model" for relations between two neighbouring countries.

He said "contemporary India-Bangladesh relations have taken great strides forward, especially in recent years... Two major pillars of Indian diplomacy --Neighbourhood First and Act East Policies -- find expression in India's vibrant ties with Bangladesh.”

Shringla, the former Indian high commissioner to Bangladesh, made the remarks at the Swarnim Vijay Varsh Conclave on "Humanitarian, Political and Diplomatic Facets of the 1971 War.”

He said “the spirit of friendship, understanding and mutual respect engendered during the liberation of Bangladesh continues to permeate different aspects of this relationship.”

He added that India and Bangladesh share a "Sonali Adhyay" or golden era under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for bringing stability and prosperity to people on both sides of the border.”

Shringla added "realizing the full potential of this partnership would require the continued convergence of strategic, economic and political outlook on both sides as was the case 50 years ago.”