"I would like to recognise with deep gratitude the contribution of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his excellent leadership and statesmanship in steering the (LBA) bill in Indian Parliament," Ali said at a seminar here.
He appreciated the "rare unanimity" shown in the both the houses of parliament in passing the bill in an atmosphere of "friendship and trust" for the next door neighbour.
"She (Hasina) completed the unfinished work of her father through her dynamic diplomatic skills...She is a great leader of our time which was recongnised time and again by the Indian Parliament as they passed the bill," the minister said.
Bangladesh-India Friendship Society staged the seminar titled 'Land Boundary Agreements: Expectations and Achievements' as Modi is set to arrive Dhaka on his maiden two-day tour from June 6.
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Indian Parliament earlier this month unanimously passed a constitution amendment bill ratifying the LBA with Bangladesh, paving the way for its implementation that has been pending for 41 years.
"We would like to implement the LBA as soon as possible," Ali added.