National desk, 9 July: Chief Minister of Tripura, Manik Saha sent pineapples to Sheikh Hasina, the prime minister of Bangladesh on Saturday as a gesture of friendship.
The pineapples were successfully transported to Bangladesh across the Akhaura border, according to an official statement.
“In a bid to strengthen the enduring bond of friendship between India and Bangladesh, the Chief Minister of the state, Prof. Dr Manik Sahar, has sent a delightful gift of delicious pineapples to the esteemed Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina. This gesture of affectionate goodwill aims to enhance the bilateral relationship between the two neighbouring nations,” an official statement read.
A total of 700 pineapples of the Q variety were sent on Chief Minister Saha’s behalf, according to the director of the Directorate of Parks and Land Conservation, Dr. Foni Bhushan Jamatia.
“A total of 700 delectable pineapples of the Q variety were sent on behalf of the chief minister. They wer carefully packaged in 100 cartons. Each box contained seven mouthwatering pineapples. Such heartfelt gifts would further fortify the bonds of friendship between India and Bangladesh,” he said.
Dr. Foni Bhushan Jamatia, director of the Directorate of Parks and Land Conservation, Shantanu Debvarma, joint director, Dr. Deepak Vaidya, assistant director and members of the Integrated Checkpost Customs and Border Security Force (BSF) collaborated to ensure the smooth transfer of the pineapple shipment.
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