Which of the following statements is/are correct ? 1. India had acco

Which of the following statements is/are correct ?

1. India had accorded recognition to Bangladesh even before the liberation of Bangladesh in 1971.
2. In March 2021, both India and Bangladesh had decided to celebrate 6 December as Maitri Diwas.

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Both statements are correct. India was one of the first countries to recognize Bangladesh as a sovereign nation on December 6, 1971, ten days before Bangladesh achieved final victory on December 16, 1971. In March 2021, during the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Bangladesh, both countries decided to commemorate December 6 as ‘Maitri Diwas’ (Friendship Day) to mark India’s recognition.

India’s recognition on December 6, 1971, was a significant diplomatic move during the Bangladesh Liberation War. The decision to celebrate Maitri Diwas on this date highlights the historical bond and contemporary partnership between the two nations.

Maitri Diwas was celebrated in 18 countries across the world in addition to being celebrated in Dhaka and Delhi, underscoring the international significance of the India-Bangladesh relationship.

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