New Delhi:Bangladesh Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday. He is visiting India at the invitation of External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, from Feb 7 to Feb 9.
This will be his first bilateral visit abroad as Foreign Minister after swearing in the new Government in Bangladesh. The visit reflects the high importance and priority both countries attach to their bilateral relationship.
A warm welcome to FM @DrHasanMahmud62 of Bangladesh on his first official visit to India," the official spokesperson of MEA, Randhir Jaiswal, wrote on X. "India-Bangladesh's strong partnership will get further impetus with this significant visit," he said.
During the visit, External Affairs Minister and Foreign Minister Dr. Mahmud will hold talks, in which both leaders will review the progress in wide-ranging areas of bilateral relations and chart out the agenda for future engagement. They will also exchange views on sub-regional, regional, and multilateral issues of common interest, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement.
The new Bangladesh Foreign minister is expected to request India to ensure a steady supply of essential food items during the month of Ramzan and discuss ways to bolster cooperation