New Delhi (Sputnik) — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Sheikh Hasina on winning a third term as Prime Minister of Bangladesh. In a telephone conversation on Monday morning, Modi congratulated Hasina on her emphatic win, according to India's ministry of external affairs.
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"He expressed confidence that the partnership between India and Bangladesh will continue to flourish under her far-sighted leadership. PM also reiterated the priority India attaches to Bangladesh as a neighbour, a close partner for regional development, security and cooperation, and a central pillar in India's ‘Neighbourhood First' policy", a statement issued by India's ministry of external affairs read.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 31, 2018
"She also thanked India for its consistent and generous support which has benefited Bangladesh's development, and appreciated PM's reiteration of this commitment", the statement added.
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Sheikh Hasina was elected the PM for the third time after her party, Awami League registered a landslide victory by winning more than 267 seats in the 300-member Parliament, according to the Election Commission of Bangladesh.
The opposition alliance led by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party managed to secure only seven seats.
