We are with you: President to Bangladesh

NEW DELHI: President Pranab Mukherjee today said the relations between India and Bangladesh were "deep rooted" as he met here a 100-member youth delegation from the neighbouring country.

He also conveyed India's message to its neighbour through the young ambassadors that-- "we are with you".

Welcoming the delegation, the President said India and Bangladesh have a common history, heritage and culture. The bondage between the two countries is deep-rooted.

He said he was delighted to meet them as he has deep personal attachment with Bangladesh, a Rashtrapati Bhawan statement said.

The President said the youth "can decide the future course of action they want whether it should be conflict or conciliation, destruction or development". .

The President also conveyed his best regards to the people of Bangladesh with the message "we are with you".

The High Commission of India in Dhaka in co-ordination with the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and government of Bangladesh had organized the visit of the second youth delegation to India.