‘India had immense contribution in Liberation War of Bangladesh’

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has said India had immense contribution and cooperation in the Liberation War of Bangladesh. Since, a friendly relation exists between the two countries which will be further strengthen in the coming days.

The Minister said this while speaking at a discussion in the capital on Friday.

Ekattorer Ghatak Dalal Nirmul Committee arranged the discussion at Kobi Sufia Kamal uditorium of the National Museum, commemorating the 48th anniversary of Bangladesh-India diplomatic relations.

Indian High Commissioner in Dhaka Riva Ganguly Das, Ekattorer Ghatak Dalal Nirmul Committee President Shahriar Kabir, ‘Friend of Liberation War’ Julian Francis and human rights activist Aroma Dutta addressed the discussion, among others.

Nirmul Committee Adviser Justice AHM Shamsuddin Chowdhury Manik chaired it.

Momen said India had given shelter to over one crore of people during the Bangladesh Liberation War and it also trained up freedom fighters so that they could fight against the Pakistani occupational forces.

Indian High Commissioner in Dhaka Riva Ganguly Das said the relations will remain intact and strengthen further in coming days for the economic development of the two neighboring countries.

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