Modi's response over Hasina’s extradition wasn't negative: Shafiqul

Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam has said when Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus raised the extradition issue of Sheikh Hasina during his bilateral meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the response of Modi was not negative. 

During the meeting, Narendra Modi was very respectful towards Prof Yunus, he wrote on his verified Facebook account on Saturday.

Alam said Modi spoke highly of his work and one of the things he said in the meeting was while India had good relations with Sheikh Hasina, "We saw her disrespectful behaviour towards you (Yunus). But we continued to respect and honour you."

And when Prof Yunus raised the extradition of Sheikh Hasina, the response was not negative, he said. 

"We are confident Hasina will one day be extradited to Dhaka and we will watch the trial of the century," the press secretary said. 

Also, he said, it was quite clear, India wants to chart a new course in its relationships with Bangladesh. 

The Indian premier told Prof Yunus several times during the meeting that India's relations is with the people of Bangladesh, not with any single party or individuals, Alam said.

He mentioned Prof Yunus has said several times in recent months that Bangladesh wants "the best of relationships" with India but it has to be based on fairness, equity and mutual respects.

Prof Yunus held a bilateral meeting with Narendra Modi during his tour to Bangkok on Friday.