PM’s recent visit to India adds significant momentum to bilateral relations: Momen

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has said if Bangladesh and India can work together, it would be beneficial for the people of the two countries and will contribute in bringing peace and prosperity in the region as a whole.

"Bangladesh and India share progressive, comprehensive and substantial cooperation in diverse areas," he said when outgoing Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Vikram Kumar Doraiswami called on him at his office at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today (September 13, 2022).

The envoy mentioned that the outstanding bilateral relation has turned into a remarkable one because of the ongoing collaboration and cooperation between the two countries.

Foreign Minister Momen also emphasised having a "stronger regional approach" for coping with the challenges brought about by the neo-normal challenges.

The Indian high commissioner conveyed an invitation from External Affairs Minister of India Dr S Jaishankar, addressed to the foreign minister of Bangladesh, as the external affairs minister would host a dinner on September 22 on the sidelines of the high-level week of the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly.

The foreign minister accepted the invitation cordially, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

At the meeting, they discussed issues of mutual interest and reaffirmed their commitment for further strengthening the excellent relations between the two countries in the days ahead.

The recent state visit of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to India has also added a significant momentum to the bilateral relations which bears the testimony of time-tested friendship, Momen said.

He credited Doraiswami for his due role during the unprecedented state visits by both the president and the prime minister of India to Bangladesh last year.

Momen also appreciated the proactive role of the high commissioner in the joint celebration of Maitree Dibosh (Friendship Day) on December 6, 2021 which was celebrated in 20 selected cities including Dhaka and New Delhi.

High Commissioner Doraiswami thanked the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for extending support and cooperation in discharging his duties during his stay in Bangladesh.

He mentioned that his experience in Dhaka would always be cherished in his memory.