India-Bangladesh relations stand on a different level, says Veena Sikri

Sikri explains why China's growing overtures towards Bangladesh won't affect its ties with India

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India-Bangladesh | India China relations | India Pakistan relations

Aditi Phadnis  |  New Delhi 

Veena Sikri, India’s former high commissioner in Bangladesh and professor at MMAJ Academy of International Studies, Jamia Millia, tells Aditi Phadnis in connectivity projects, there is strong business interest for both countries. She also explains why China’s growing overtures towards Bangladesh won’t affect its ties with India.

Edited excerpts: The PM is visiting Bangladesh later this week. What will be on the agenda? PM Narendra Modi’s visit is extraordinary as a triple celebration. It is the Golden Jubilee of Bangladesh’s independence, the Golden ...

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First Published: Sun, March 21 2021. 20:54 IST
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