Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan called on Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in Dhaka today and said India attaches the highest importance to its relations with Bangladesh and believes that a strong, stable and prosperous neighbour is in its best interest.<br/>'<br/>Mahajan, who was leading the Indian Parliamentary Delegation to 136th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Dhaka, said India stands committed to strengthening bilateral ties on the basis of friendship, trust and understanding for the mutual benefit of people and collective prosperity of the entire region. <br/><br/>She said, India is also fully committed to be a partner in the economic development of Bangladesh. Besides, India fully supports Bangladesh's policy of zero-tolerance against terrorism and stands by its fight against the forces of militancy and terrorism. <br/>'<br/>According to a statement, Bangladesh Prime Minister Hasina hoped that Bangladesh's close and historic links with India would continue to guide bilateral relationship in times to come.<br/>'<br/>Earlier today, Lok Sabha Speaker addressed the delegates at the debate on the general theme of the 136th Assembly of IPU "Redressing Inequalities: Delivering on Dignity and Well-being for all.<br/>'<br/>Speaking on the occasion, Mahajan emphasised that many existing inequalities have global linkages and solutions are possible only through sustained global efforts.<br/>'<br/>She said that the world community can address inequality effectively and efficiently.<br/>