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Speaker Om Birla to represent India at Tarique Rahman’s swearing-in in Bangladesh, PM Modi to skip
India sends Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to represent the country at Tarique Rahman’s swearing-in, affirming commitment to democratic values and bilateral cooperation.
- On Sunday, India announced that Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will represent the country at Tarique Rahman's swearing-in in Dhaka, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi will skip due to a scheduled meeting with Emmanuel Macron.
- Officials said the decision reflects continued engagement and support for strong bilateral ties under India's `Neighbourhood First` policy, looking to strengthen trade, connectivity, security, energy, and cultural exchanges with the new government.
- Birla will travel to Dhaka accompanied by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, as the BNP won 212 seats in the 299-member parliament and leaders from 13 countries were invited.
- The Ministry of External Affairs said Birla's participation `underscores the deep and enduring friendship` and reaffirms India's commitment to democratic values, according to official statements.
- First held since Sheikh Hasina's 2024 ouster, the election reshapes the diplomatic landscape with immediate challenges including water-sharing, border issues, connectivity, and attacks on minority communities.
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