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Bangladesh FM Visits India to Strengthen Historic Ties, Meets Jaishankar

Bangladesh's Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman has arrived in New Delhi on a visit aimed at bolstering bilateral ties. He is scheduled to meet his Indian counterpart, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, as well as other senior ministers. The visit is the first high-level engagement from Bangladesh since the formation of its new government. Discussions will focus on enhancing people-centric cooperation and laying a foundation for sustainable future collaboration.

Key Points: Bangladesh Foreign Minister Visits India to Bolster Bilateral Ties

  • First high-level visit from new Bangladesh govt
  • Focus on people-centric cooperation
  • Meetings with S Jaishankar & Hardeep Puri
  • Aim to strengthen stability & continuity
  • Foundation for future sustainable cooperation
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Bangladesh Foreign Minister arrives in India, visit to bolster bilateral ties

Bangladesh FM Khalilur Rahman arrives in Delhi for talks with S Jaishankar & other ministers to strengthen India-Bangladesh partnership.

"The visit will further bolster India-Bangladesh partnership. - Randhir Jaiswal"

New Delhi, April 7

Bangladesh's Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman arrived in New Delhi on Tuesday and was accorded a warm welcome.

This is the first high-level visit from Bangladesh to India after the formation of the new government in Dhaka under the leadership of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.

"Warm welcome to FM Khalilur Rahman of Bangladesh on his arrival in New Delhi today. India and Bangladesh share warm and historic ties anchored in strong people-to-people relations. The visit will further bolster India-Bangladesh partnership," Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in a post on X.

India's High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Pranay Verma, had paid a courtesy call on Bangladesh's Prime Minister on Monday.

He held discussions on the ties between New Delhi and Dhaka, with a focus on people-centric cooperation in multiple domains aligned with the national development priorities of the two countries.

During his visit to India, Bangladesh's Foreign Minister will meet his counterpart S Jaishankar. He is also expected to meet Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval.

He is accompanied by the Bangladesh Prime Minister's Adviser on Foreign Affairs, Humayun Kabir.

Khalilur Rahman will participate in the Indian Ocean Conference to be held in Mauritius from April 10-12, 2026.

Mahbubul Alam, Director General of Public Diplomacy Wing, Bangladesh Foreign Ministry, said that the Foreign Minister's meetings will emphasise strengthening the stability and continuity of bilateral relations based on mutual respect, trust, and shared interests.

He said the engagements are expected to lay an important foundation for further enhancing cooperation between Bangladesh and India more effectively and sustainably in the future.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As someone who follows foreign policy, I'm glad to see the focus on "people-centric cooperation." It's high time we moved beyond just political statements and worked on tangible projects that improve lives, like water sharing agreements and easier visa regimes for students and medical tourists.
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Priya S
Warm welcome indeed! Our cultures are so intertwined. Hope they also discuss cultural exchanges and film collaborations. Our Bengali brothers and sisters share so much with us. Let this friendship grow stronger.
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Rohit P
Good step. But respectfully, I hope our side also firmly addresses ongoing issues like illegal immigration and border security during these "warm" meetings. Friendship must be based on mutual respect for sovereignty.
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Meera T
Connectivity is key! Faster train links between Kolkata and Dhaka, better road networks... this will boost tourism and business for both countries. My family in Assam would love to visit Bangladesh more easily.
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David E
The mention of the Indian Ocean Conference is interesting. Strategic cooperation in the Bay of Bengal is becoming increasingly important. Strong India-Bangladesh ties are a cornerstone for maritime security in the region.

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