On a recent call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US President Joe Biden expressed concern for the safety of people in Bangladesh and the future of its democratic institutions, confirmed the White House.
White House national security communications adviser John Kirby said during a news conference on Wednesday that both the leaders "shared concerns" over recent developments in Bangladesh. "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 in response to a question.
Although Bangladesh was not mentioned in the readout issued by the White House in the call on August 26, a post by Modi on X, along with a statement released by his office, confirmed that Bangladesh was indeed discussed during the call.
"The two leaders shared their concern over the situation in Bangladesh. The need for restoration of law and order and ensuring safety and security of the minorities, particularly Hindus, in Bangladesh was underlined," the Prime Minister's Office had said.
In a post on X, Modi had said, "We also discussed the situation in Bangladesh and stressed upon the need for early restoration of normalcy, and ensuring the safety and security of minorities, particularly Hindus, in Bangladesh."
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