Maitri Setu (The Friendship Bridge)
On Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the ‘Maitri Setu’ (bridge). This bridge connects India and Bangladesh across the Feni River. This details came from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO). During the program, the PMO said he would also inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for several infrastructure projects in Tripura.
Prime Minister Modi will inaugurate the ‘Maitri Setu Bridge’ between India and Bangladesh via video conference on March 9 at 12 p.m. The ‘Maitri Setu’ bridge spread over the river Feni. The river flows between the Indian state of Tripura and the Bangladeshi state of Bangladesh. The bridge is the sign of India and Bangladesh’s growing bilateral ties and friendly relations.
Maitri Setu connecting India and Bangladesh will boost foreign investment: Hasina
Agartala, Mar 9 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with his Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina today formally inaugurated 1.9 km long double lane bridge Maitri Setu over River Feni connecting Tripura with Chittagong sea port of Bangladesh on the third anniversary of BJP-IPFT government in the state.
While virtually addressing the inaugural program, Hasina remembered Tripura s contribution in 1971, Bangladesh Liberation War and noted that the opening of Maitri Setu on the year of 50th indipendence anniversary of the country would strengthen its bilateral relationship with India and encourage foreign investment in her country.
PM Modi inaugurates Maitri Setu between India, Bangladesh, says connectivity strengthening friendship between two countries ANI | Updated: Mar 09, 2021 18:01 IST
New Delhi [India], March 9 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that connectivity is not only strengthening friendship between India and Bangladesh but also proving to be a strong link for business.
The Prime Minister, who inaugurated Maitri Setu between India and Bangladesh today through a video conference and also inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of multiple infrastructure projects in Tripura, said efforts are underway to connect the Chittagong port of Bangladesh with the northeast through an alternative route via the river.
PM Modi Inaugurates Maitri Setu Between India And Bangladesh PM Modi Inaugurates Maitri Setu Between India And Bangladesh Maitri Setu: PM Modi also inaugurated and laid the foundation stones of multiple infrastructure projects in Tripura during the online event.
PM Modi Inaugurates Maitri Setu Between India And Bangladesh. (File)
New Delhi:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated the Maitri Setu between India and Bangladesh, a bridge built over the Feni river, with Bangladeshi premier Sheikh Hasina asserting that political boundaries should not become physical barriers for trade.
PM Modi also inaugurated and laid the foundation stones of multiple infrastructure projects in Tripura during the online event.