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Published: 2017-04-10 15:27:08.0 BdST Updated: 2017-04-10 15:27:08.0 BdST
Former Indian deputy prime minister LK Advani has sought Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's help to fix his country's fraught relations with Pakistan.
"Sheikh Hasina can come forward to improve the relations between India and Pakistan. A cordial relationship among all in the region is what we desire," said Advani, who now heads the Advisory Group of India's ruling BJP.
His remarks came during the India Foundation-hosted reception for Hasina in New Delhi on Monday.
The veteran Indian politician said Bangladesh has reached its potential and will further develop under the leadership of Hasina.
Without mentioning Pakistan, Advani said in his address, "I want the relations to be normal with one of our neighbours, who were a part of India before independence."
India and Pakistan have fought three wars since gaining independence from the British rule in 1947.
India had actively supported and helped Bangladesh in its struggle for independence.
Indo-Pak relations deteriorated after the 2008 Mumbai terror attack, which left 166 people killed. The attackers were identified as Pakistani nationals.
The relations improved a bit during former prime minister Manmohan Singh's regime amid sporadic battles between the countries in Kashmir.
It has hit a new low now after 19 soldiers were killed in September after an army base in Indian-administered Kashmir was attacked. India has blamed Pakistan for the attack.
Modi had then warned Pakistan saying that 'the sacrifice of the soldiers will not be forgotten.'
BJP chief adviser Advani, however, said on Monday: "They were a part of India. I was born there in Sindh, but they are not with us anymore. It's unfortunate."
Praising Hasina for her effort to take India-Bangladesh relations to a new height, he sought the Bangladesh prime minister’s proactive role in improving India-Pakistan relations.
Describing Hasina’s presence as an 'auspicious moment', Advani said Hasina lived in the house adjacent to his in Delhi, during her exile between August 1975 and May 1981.
“It's an honour for me as well to attend the reception to honour her.”
source: http://bdnews24.com/bangladesh/2017...-hasinas-effort-to-improve-indo-pak-relations
Published: 2017-04-10 15:27:08.0 BdST Updated: 2017-04-10 15:27:08.0 BdST
Former Indian deputy prime minister LK Advani has sought Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's help to fix his country's fraught relations with Pakistan.
"Sheikh Hasina can come forward to improve the relations between India and Pakistan. A cordial relationship among all in the region is what we desire," said Advani, who now heads the Advisory Group of India's ruling BJP.
His remarks came during the India Foundation-hosted reception for Hasina in New Delhi on Monday.
The veteran Indian politician said Bangladesh has reached its potential and will further develop under the leadership of Hasina.
Without mentioning Pakistan, Advani said in his address, "I want the relations to be normal with one of our neighbours, who were a part of India before independence."
India and Pakistan have fought three wars since gaining independence from the British rule in 1947.
India had actively supported and helped Bangladesh in its struggle for independence.
Indo-Pak relations deteriorated after the 2008 Mumbai terror attack, which left 166 people killed. The attackers were identified as Pakistani nationals.
The relations improved a bit during former prime minister Manmohan Singh's regime amid sporadic battles between the countries in Kashmir.
It has hit a new low now after 19 soldiers were killed in September after an army base in Indian-administered Kashmir was attacked. India has blamed Pakistan for the attack.
Modi had then warned Pakistan saying that 'the sacrifice of the soldiers will not be forgotten.'
BJP chief adviser Advani, however, said on Monday: "They were a part of India. I was born there in Sindh, but they are not with us anymore. It's unfortunate."
Praising Hasina for her effort to take India-Bangladesh relations to a new height, he sought the Bangladesh prime minister’s proactive role in improving India-Pakistan relations.
Describing Hasina’s presence as an 'auspicious moment', Advani said Hasina lived in the house adjacent to his in Delhi, during her exile between August 1975 and May 1981.
“It's an honour for me as well to attend the reception to honour her.”
source: http://bdnews24.com/bangladesh/2017...-hasinas-effort-to-improve-indo-pak-relations
