Bangladesh Invites PM Modi to Inauguration Amidst Diplomatic Considerations
Dhaka has extended an invitation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the February 17th inauguration of Tarique Rahman, Bangladesh’s incoming Prime Minister. Sources indicate this invitation was also extended to other regional leaders.
- Invitation: Officially extended late Saturday.
- Modi’s Attendance: Unlikely due to a scheduled bilateral meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron in Mumbai.
- Indian Representation: Expected to be a senior leader, potentially the Vice President or External Affairs Minister.
- SAARC Leaders: Leaders from SAARC nations, along with China, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye, are expected invitees.
- Resetting relations: Remains an Indian priority.
