India seeks constructive partnership with Bangladesh, says MEA

New Delhi, Friday – The Ministry of External Affairs announced that India aims for a positive, constructive and forward‑looking relationship with Bangladesh, reaffirming its willingness to address all bilateral matters through established channels.

Speaking at a bi‑weekly media briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India is prepared to discuss issues ranging from trade and rail connectivity to water resources and border management at technical levels. He clarified that the next round of the India‑Bangladesh consular dialogue, which will also cover revised travel arrangements, will be scheduled on a mutually convenient date.

Recent reports suggesting the consular talks had been postponed were dismissed, with Jaiswal emphasizing that structured mechanisms continue to drive cooperation in multiple sectors.

On October 7, Bangladesh’s outgoing High Commissioner Riaz Hamidullah met Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri in New Delhi. The two officials reflected on the breadth of bilateral ties and highlighted the importance of people‑to‑people connections, expressing confidence that joint efforts would lead to meaningful, impact‑driven collaboration.

The Bangladesh High Commission shared the meeting on X, noting the shared commitment to deepen cooperation under existing institutional frameworks.

Earlier, on October 4, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar received High Commissioner Hamidullah for a farewell call, praising his contributions to the partnership. Jaishankar posted on X his appreciation and wished Hamidullah success in future endeavors.

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📰 Source: Mangalorean News