India Seeks Positive Relations with Bangladesh, Ready for Dialogue on All Issues: MEA

New Delhi, November 13 (Daily Kiran) : India is committed to fostering a positive and constructive relationship with Bangladesh, focusing on future collaboration. During a weekly media briefing in New Delhi, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal emphasized the country’s openness to discussing all bilateral issues through existing dialogue channels, including technical discussions.

Addressing reports about the postponement of consular talks between the two nations, Jaiswal reiterated India’s desire for strong ties. He highlighted ongoing initiatives in trade, railways, water resources, and border management as part of the collaborative efforts between India and Bangladesh.

The next round of consular talks will take place on a mutually agreed date, where revised travel regulations will also be discussed. Jaiswal confirmed that India is prepared to engage in discussions on all matters concerning Bangladesh, including technical dialogues.

Earlier, on October 7, the outgoing High Commissioner of Bangladesh to India, Riaz Hamidullah, paid a farewell visit to Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri in New Delhi. The two officials discussed various aspects of cooperation under the current institutional frameworks governing India-Bangladesh relations.

Both officials acknowledged the importance of interpersonal connections between their nations, expressing confidence that joint efforts would enhance meaningful and effective collaboration in areas of shared interest.

The Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi shared on social media that Hamidullah’s farewell meeting with Misri included discussions on all aspects of cooperation within the existing frameworks. They reiterated the significance of fostering connections at various levels between the two peoples.

Prior to this, on October 4, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with Riaz Hamidullah, commending his contributions to strengthening India-Bangladesh relations. Following the meeting, Jaishankar expressed his appreciation for Hamidullah’s efforts in a social media post, wishing him well in his future endeavors.