Hasina leads sub-continent: Foreign politicians

Foreign politicians at 20th National Council of the Awami League praised Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for her leadership in fighting terrorism.

They also described her as the leader of the sub-continent. Vice-president of India’s ruling BJP Vinay Prabhakar Sahasrabuddhe said she is a `rare` leader of the sub-continent at the opening session of the council, reports bdnews24.com.

At least 55 political leaders from China, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, Russia, Australia, the UK, Bhutan, and Italy joined the triennial council started on Saturday at the historic Suhrawardhy Udyan in Dhaka with Hasina in chair.

The BJP leader opened his speech calling Hasina as a “true Jananetry” (leader of the people). “You are one of the rare leaders who can really be described as a true Jananetry not only in your country but in the entire sub-continent ,” he said amid applause.

Ghulam Nabi Azad from the Indian National Congress also congratulated Hasina for her fight against terrorism and said all parties in India appreciated her stand.

“We look forward to your role as one of the tallest leaders in the fight against terrorism and to save this sub-continent from its menace," Azad said.

Vice-Minister of the International Department of the Chinese Communist Party Zheng Xiaosong said he was happy to join the convention as a special representative of the ruling communist party.

He praised Sheikh Hasina for “economic development and improving the well-being of the people and maintaining stability.”

He said the Chinese Communist Party and Bangladesh’s Awami League always enjoy `close relations` and that his party stands ready to deepen the Bangladesh-China relations.