Bangladesh and India on Friday discussed bilateral cooperation between the two countries as both sides eye stronger people-centric relations in the future.
Bangladesh High Commissioner to India M Riaz Hamidullah paid a courtesy call on Indian External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar at the Ministry of External Affairs in Delhi.
"Our conversation was focused on advancing our bilateral ties," said the Indian Minister after the meeting.
The meeting came amid Indian media reports that suggest Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman is expected to make a brief visit to New Delhi, the first since the new government led by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman was formed.
Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Kumar Verma recently said Bangladesh and India stand at the threshold of a promising future as two vibrant and forward-looking societies.
He said the two countries share a rich history and deep cultural ties, strengthened by their shared sacrifices during the Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971, which continue to unite the peoples of both nations.
"Today, as two vibrant and forward-looking societies, we stand at the threshold of a promising future – one in which we can work together to bring shared prosperity not only to our two countries but also to the wider region," he said.
The high commissioner said India has always supported and will continue to support a democratic, peaceful, progressive, and inclusive Bangladesh.