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The two leaders expressed their shared concern over the situation in Bangladesh, the PMO said.(PTI File Photo)
White House national security communications adviser John Kirby told a press conference on Wednesday that during the call, Biden and Modi “shared concerns” about the recent developments in Bangladesh
US President Joe Biden expressed his concerns about the safety of people in Bangladesh and the future of democratic institutions in the country during his call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi last week, the White House said.
White House national security communications adviser John Kirby told a press conference on Wednesday that during the call, Biden and Modi “shared concerns” about the recent developments in Bangladesh.
“I mean, the president made clear his continued concerns about the safety and security of the people in Bangladesh and the future of their democratic institutions,” Kirby said.
The statement issued by the White House after the August 26 call did not mention Bangladesh. However, a post on X by Modi and a statement issued by his office mentioned that Bangladesh was discussed during the telephonic conversation.
“The two leaders expressed their shared concern over the situation in Bangladesh. They emphasized restoration of law and order and ensuring safety and security of the minorities, particularly Hindus, in Bangladesh,” the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) had said.
In his post on X, Modi had said,“We also discussed the situation in Bangladesh and stressed on the need for early restoration of normalcy, and ensuring the safety and security of minorities, especially Hindus, in Bangladesh.”
(With agency inputs)