India aims to bolster people-centric cooperation in all domains
Staff Reporter:
India has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its relationship with Bangladesh under the new government, with a focus on people-centric cooperation across various domains.
Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Pranay Verma, conveyed the Indian government’s readiness to collaborate closely with Bangladesh in a positive, constructive, and forward-looking manner.
Speaking to reporters after a meeting with newly appointed Foreign Minister, Dr Khalilur Rahman, Verma stated that India desires to “engage with the new government of Bangladesh and strengthen their people-centric cooperation in all domains, working together in a positive, constructive and forward-looking manner, based on mutual interest and mutual benefit.”
The Foreign Minister echoed similar sentiments, expressing the country’s intent to establish a “forward-looking and balanced partnership” with India.
“Our aim is to build a relationship based on mutual interests for the benefit of the peoples of both nations,” he said, highlighting the potential for deepening ties in areas ranging from trade to cultural exchanges.
According to a post on the official Facebook page of the High Commission of India to Dhaka, “India desires to engage with the new government of Bangladesh and strengthen their people-centric cooperation in all domains, by working together in a positive, constructive and forward-looking manner, based on mutual interest and mutual benefit.”
During the meeting, the envoy also extended an invitation to Dr. Rahman from Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, inviting him to undertake an official visit to New Delhi at the earliest opportunity.
“We look forward to working closely with Bangladesh to further strengthen our ties,” Verma told the reporters.
“People-to-people exchanges are a vital component of our bilateral relations. We believe that our shared history and common goals will guide us in advancing cooperation for the benefit of our citizens.”
According to the Foreign Ministry, Pranay Verma of India expressed his Government’s readiness to work closely with the new Government of Bangladesh to further advance bilateral cooperation.
The Foreign Minister indicated Bangladesh’s intent to build a forward looking and balanced partnership based on mutual interest for the benefit of the peoples of both countries.
“Both sides agreed to maintain regular and constructive engagement to further strengthen the bilateral relationship,” Rahman said.
Ambassador Verma extended to Dr. Rahman an invitation from Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to undertake an official visit to New Delhi at an early date.
The diplomatic momentum between Bangladesh and India has been growing since the 13th parliamentary elections.
Soon after the victory, on February 13, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent a congratulatory message to newly elected Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. The next day, the two leaders spoke on the phone, reaffirming their commitment to continuing the strong ties between their countries.
In the days following the formation of the new government, Indian Speaker of the Lok Sabha visited Dhaka to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister Rahman, where he delivered a letter from Prime Minister Modi.
Verma described these interactions as “high-level communications that underscore our shared commitment to strengthening multifaceted bilateral relations.”
“We also reiterated our commitment to support a democratic, progressive, and inclusive Bangladesh,” Verma added, noting that both nations are poised to deepen their cooperation in the coming months.
As the two countries move forward, the emphasis on people-centric cooperation stands as a key pillar in shaping their future engagement, with mutual respect and benefit at the heart of the partnership.
