Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi reiterated their zero-tolerance approach to terrorism and violent extremism and agreed that a strong security partnership has built trust and mutual confidence between the neighbours, reports Indian media outlet NDTV.

Sheikh Hasina met Narendra Modi in New York for a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the High-Level Segment of the 74th session of the UN General Assembly on Friday (Sept 27).

"The two leaders reviewed the excellent state of bilateral relations and cooperation and agreed to maintain the momentum to take the India-Bangladesh relationship to new heights. The leaders reiterated their zero-tolerance approach to terrorism and violent extremism, and agreed that a strong partnership in security had built trust and mutual confidence between the two countries," NDTV reported citing an Indian press release.

The two sides recognised that improved land, riverine, sea and air connectivity, an intensified partnership in energy, and rapidly expanding trade and economic ties are important drivers of progress and stability in the region.

PM Modi congratulated  Prime Minister Hasina for the impressive economic growth recorded by Bangladesh under her leadership and emphasised India's commitment to remain a leading development partner of Bangladesh.

The two leaders also discussed the regional and global situation.

Prime Minister Hasina also extended an invitation to PM Modi to visit Bangladesh.