Mamata thanks Momen, highlights stronger ties

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has thanked Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen for his recent congratulatory message to her.

Mamata hoped that the love and affection between the people of Bangladesh and West Bengal will further be strengthened in the days to come.

The Trinamool Congress chief was sworn in as West Bengal chief minister for the third straight term on Wednesday after she spearheaded her party to a victory in the assembly polls.

On May 5, Momen congratulated Mamata. "We believe, with your cooperation and commitment, our relations will be strengthened further and help resolve outstanding issues," he mentioned in his congratulatory message.