Bangladesh seeks respectful ties with India based on mutual interests

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Bangladesh has reaffirmed its commitment to developing a forward-looking relationship with India based on mutual respect, shared interests and the welfare of the people of both countries.

Foreign Affairs State Minister Humayun Kabir made the remarks during a meeting with Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Dinesh Trivedi at the Foreign Ministry on Tuesday.

The Indian high commissioner congratulated Humayun Kabir on assuming office as state minister. The two sides then discussed various issues of mutual interest between Bangladesh and India.

According to Foreign Ministry sources, the meeting included an exchange of views on different aspects of bilateral relations, as well as a range of regional and international issues.

They also discussed the recently concluded 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The two sides exchanged views on various international issues raised at the session and their respective perspectives on those matters.

During the meeting, Humayun Kabir emphasised the importance of forward-looking and respectful cooperation between Bangladesh and India on matters of mutual interest. He said the relationship should be advanced constructively to ensure mutual benefits for the people of both countries.

The meeting also covered prospects for future cooperation, taking into account the longstanding bilateral relationship and the two countries’ engagement on various regional and international issues.