President Droupadi Murmu on February 27 said that India is proud to have been a friend and partner in the Liberation War of Bangladesh, and continues to share the development journey with the neighbouring nation.
The President said that India and Bangladesh share a unique bond, founded on their history, culture and sacrifices.
"India is proud to have been a friend and partner in the Liberation War of Bangladesh, and continues to share the development journey with Bangladesh," she said, addressing a youth delegation from Bangladesh which called on her at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. Ms. Murmu said that "we must preserve and nurture this spirit", which inspires the unique bond between our two countries.