New Delhi: Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra will pay an official visit to Bangladesh on February 15-16 at the invitation of the Foreign Secretary of Bangladesh, Masud Bin Momen, Ministry of External Affairs said on Tuesday. The visit comes in line with India's neighbourhood first policy. "Bangladesh is India’s topmost development partner and its largest trade partner in the region. Foreign Secretary’s upcoming visit will further strengthen bilateral ties and impart momentum to ongoing cooperation in diverse areas. During the visit, both Foreign Secretaries will review the entire range of bilateral relationship, including political and security, water, trade and investment, power and energy, defence, connectivity and sub-regional cooperation" a ministry statement said.
Kwatra will arrive in Dhaka after the completion of his two-day official visit to Nepal on February 13-14. Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen and his Indian counterpart will discuss bilateral issues at the Foreign Office Consultations (FOC). Kwatra assumed charge as the Foreign Secretary on May 1, 2022, with the current visit marking his first trip to Bangladesh.