Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will represent India at the swearing-in ceremony of the newly elected government of Bangladesh, led by Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairman Tarique Rahman, in Dhaka on the 17th of this month. The Ministry of External Affairs stated in a press release that Speaker Birla's participation in this important event underscores the deep and enduring friendship between the people of India and Bangladesh. The Ministry further stated that this reaffirms India's steadfast commitment to the democratic values that bind the two nations.
As neighboring countries united by a shared history, culture, and mutual respect, India has welcomed Bangladesh's transition to an elected government under the leadership of Tarique Rahman, whose vision and values have received overwhelming support from the people.