Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi presents credentials to President of Bangladesh
Dhaka, June 25
Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi, on Thursday, presented his credentials to Mohammed Shahabuddin, the President of Bangladesh, at the Bangabhaban, the presidential palace.
The new Indian High Commissioner was welcomed to Bangabhaban with a ceremony, including a guard of honour.
He then met with the President, presented his credentials, and at that time, President Mohammed Shahabuddin welcomed the new Indian High Commissioner, Dinesh Trivedi, to Bangladesh, and expressed hope that he would contribute to the development of relations between Bangladesh and India during his tenure.
After presenting the credentials, High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi will be visiting the Indian Visa Application Centre (IVAC) at Jamuna Future Park today to inspect visa operations. The High Commissioner will have a brief interaction with the media after that.
Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Dinesh Trivedi arrived in Dhaka by road on June 12. He entered Bangladesh through the Petrapole-Benapole border,
Trivedi succeeds Pranay Kumar Verma, who served as Indian high commissioner to Bangladesh for four years until May this year.
The Ministry of External Affairs had initially announced Trivedi's appointment as the next envoy to Dhaka on April 27, following which he formally received his Letters of Credence from President Droupadi Murmu on June 5.
Ahead of assuming charge in Dhaka, Trivedi visited Netaji Bhavan in Kolkata on Thursday. During the visit, he expressed confidence that India and Bangladesh would continue to strengthen their ties based on shared aspirations, democratic values, and people-to-people connections.
A veteran politician, Trivedi brings significant administrative experience to the role, having served as Union Minister for Railways and Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare in the Manmohan Singh-led government. He has also represented West Bengal in both the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha, where he was elected from the Barrackpore constituency from 2009 to 2019.
Recognised for his legislative contributions, Trivedi was honoured with the Outstanding Parliamentarian Award for 2016-17 and has chaired several parliamentary forums, including the Indo-European Union Parliamentary Forum. He later joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in 2021 after resigning from the All India Trinamool Congress.
This high-profile political appointment comes at a crucial juncture as India and Bangladesh actively look to further ties across several strategic sectors.
— ANI
Reader Comments
While Trivedi is experienced, I hope his political affiliations don't overshadow the diplomatic needs. The border issues and water sharing agreements need mature handling, not partisan politics. Let's hope he focuses on people-to-people ties. 🙏
Excellent appointment! Trivedi knows Bengal well and that's crucial for Bangladesh relations. The ceremonial guard of honour at Bangabhaban shows the respect India commands in Dhaka. This is a positive step for regional stability.
I'm cautiously optimistic. Trivedi's track record as Railway Minister was mixed, but his parliamentary experience could help navigate complex bilateral issues. The visa centre inspection shows immediate focus - that's practical. Hope he maintains the momentum in this crucial time.
Warm welcome from President Shahabuddin! The cultural ties between our nations are strong. Trivedi's road journey via Petrapole-Benapole border is symbolic - it connects people across borders. May this term see improved trade connectivity and mutual respect.
All the best for the new High Commissioner! His visit to Netaji Bhavan before assuming charge shows he understands the historical context. The relationship between India and Bangladesh is special - we share language, culture, and dreams for a prosperous region. Let's build on this. 🇮🇳🇧🇩
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