High Commission of India celebrated the 51st Maitri Diwas in Dhaka. Hon’ble Minister for Liberation War Affairs A.K.M Mozammel Haque participated in the event as the chief guest. A reception and musical evening was arranged by the High Commission of India on this occasion. Addressing the gathering, High Commissioner Pranay Verma highlighted the significance of the day as an opportunity to reflect on the achievements of the past 51 years of India- Bangladesh partnership and the promise for the future. He described India-Bangladesh friendship as rooted in the shared sacrifices of 1971 and fostered by strong ties of history, language and culture. He added that both the countries have made important achievements in the last 50 years and that they must now ensure that the future generations understand this history and preserve the legacy of 1971. He reiterated that India accords the highest priority to its relationship with Bangladesh, and will always stand ready to walk together with the people of Bangladesh on the road to greater prosperity and success. The decision to mark 6th December as Maitri Diwas was taken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina during the State Visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Bangladesh in March 2021.