Dhaka, March 10 -- Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reaffirmed India's commitment to maintaining friendly and cooperative relations with Bangladesh, emphasizing that the nation values its ties with all neighbouring countries, including Bangladesh.

In an exclusive interview with IANS on Saturday, Rajnath Singh stated, "India always wants to maintain good relations with its neighbours, and Bangladesh is no exception.

Former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee used to say that we can change friends, but not our neighbours. So, we would like to maintain good relations with Bangladesh."

The remarks come as India continues its diplomatic engagement with Bangladesh, highlighting the importance of regional stability and cooperation.

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