Hasina, Modi jointly open rail, power projects

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina stated on Wednesday that the joint inauguration of three development schemes assisted by India showcases the exceptional friendship and mutual cooperation between Dhaka and New Delhi, report agencies.
She also expressed the hope that the existing relationship would be enhanced further in future.
"We (Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and me) today jointly inaugurated three projects. It is a demonstration of having rare friendly relations and mutual cooperation," she said.
She also said Bangladesh and India will attain many successes in the days to come through mutual cooperation which will strengthen the relationship between the two countries.
The prime minister made the remarks after inaugurating three Indian assisted development schemes with her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi through video conferencing connecting from Dhaka and New Delhi.
The projects are Akhaura (Bangladesh)-Agartala (India) Dual Gauge Railway Link, Khulna-Mongla Port Railway Construction Project and Unit-2 of Rampal Maitree Super Thermal Power Plant in Bagerhat.
Meanwhile, addressing the inaugural programme, Narendra Modi said, "This is a matter of great delight that we have again come together to celebrate the success of India-Bangladesh mutual cooperation. Our relations are seemingly reaching new heights continuously".