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Message: [QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 64568, member: 636"] India will cooperate with any government that emerges from Bangladesh's scheduled February elections, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said on Monday. Misri emphasized India's support for free, fair, inclusive, and participatory elections at the earliest possible time. The foreign secretary told members of the Diplomatic Correspondents Association Bangladesh that India remains prepared to engage with any government elected through a popular mandate. India maintains a significant stake in Bangladesh's peace, progress, stability, and development, Misri said. Regional stability serves mutual interests for both nations. The foreign secretary noted that decisions about electoral participation by political parties rest with Bangladeshi authorities, citizens, and civil society rather than external parties. Misri acknowledged the unusual nature of Bangladesh's current political arrangement following events in July and August last year. India has continued working with authorities in Dhaka despite these circumstances. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was among the first leaders to congratulate Professor Muhammad Yunus when he assumed leadership of the interim government. The India-Bangladesh relationship spans more than five decades and is rooted in cultural, linguistic, religious, and historical connections, Misri said. Both nations must work toward creating a conducive environment for sustained engagement. The foreign secretary stressed the importance of avoiding statements or actions that could damage bilateral relations. [/QUOTE]

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