Ceremonial welcome to bilateral talks in pics: Bangladesh PM Hasina's visit to India and meeting with PM Modi

The Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina began her two-day visit to India on Friday, marking the first incoming bilateral state visit by a foreign leader since the formation of the new Indian government following the Lok Sabha elections. (PTI photo)

In the morning, Prime Minister Hasina paid rich tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat, reflecting the deep respect and historical ties between the two nations. (ANI photo)

She was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the forecourt of the Rashtrapati Bhavan, where she was greeted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, external affairs minister S Jaishankar, Union minister JP Nadda, and ministers of state Jitendra Singh and Kirti Vardhan Singh. (Reuters photo)

India and Bangladesh solidified a futuristic vision to expand cooperation across several new areas, with a series of agreements being signed. These pacts were the result of talks between PM Modi and his Bangladeshi counterpart, Sheikh Hasina. (PTI photo)

Key agreements included enhancing ties in the digital domain, establishing a "green partnership," and boosting railway connectivity. Additionally, both nations committed to strengthening cooperation in the maritime sphere and the blue economy. (PTI photo)

Officials noted that the Modi-Hasina talks aimed to impart new momentum to bilateral ties, particularly in areas such as trade, connectivity, and energy. This visit and the agreements signed reflect a mutual commitment to fostering stronger, multifaceted cooperation between India and Bangladesh. (PTI photo)

In her remarks, Sheikh Hasina highlighted the significance of India as Bangladesh's major neighbor and trusted friend. She highlighted the historical bond forged during Bangladesh's War of Liberation in 1971, underlining the deep-rooted relationship between the two countries. (Reuters photo)

Sheikh Hasina's presence at the swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister Modi and the Union council of ministers on June 9 underscored the importance of these ties, as she was among the seven top leaders from India's neighborhood and the Indian Ocean Region who attended the event. ​(AFP photo)