Relationship between Dhaka and New Delhi are broad based and inclusive and India has always and will always respect the wishes of the people of Bangladesh, said spokesperson of the Indian foreign ministry.
The official spokesperson was responding to questions on Bangladesh, including the statement of the Opposition Leader of Bangladesh Khaldea Zia on December 12.
“We proceed with our relations with Bangladesh on the basis of the principles of mutual respect, mutual benefit, non-interference and respect for each other's sovereignty,” he said.
It is for the people of Bangladesh to decide their future and India has deep respect for their wisdom and achievements, he added.
“We are confident that as a democracy the people of Bangladesh will resolve their differences through dialogue and peaceful means, in an atmosphere free of violence.”
About the execution of Jamaat leader Abdul Qader Molla, the spokesperson said: “The execution of the death sentence on Abdul Qauder Mollah, Assistant Secretary General of the Jamaat-e-Islami, is an outcome of the internal judicial processes and laws of Bangladesh.”
The BNP chief in her statement Thursday said: “I urge the government and people of our influential neighbour India to respect the feelings, sentiments and the demand of a huge majority of [Bangladeshi] people and express solidarity with the stance the international community has adopted.”