Bangladesh Excessive Commissioner to India, Riaz Hamidullah with Exterior Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. File.
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India and Bangladesh ought to deal with “tough” and “delicate” points amicably and Dhaka is dedicated to take care of a “mutually” helpful partnership with New Delhi, Bangladesh’s envoy Riaz Hamidullah mentioned on Thursday (March 26, 2026).
Mr. Hamidullah reaffirmed Dhaka’s dedication to a “mutually helpful” partnership, emphasizing the necessity to chart a pathway towards a deeper relationship that transcends current “variations or divergences”.
He was talking at an occasion to have fun Bangladesh’s Independence Day. The occasion was attended by Minister of State for Exterior Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh and International Secretary Vikram Misri.
“Within the closest proximity as ours, ought to there be tough or delicate points, these can, and must be, addressed forthright in all sincerity and candour, be in commerce, safety or sharing pure sources,” Mr. Hamidullah mentioned.
“As we converse, each our nations navigate complexities and uncertainties within the international order. Whereas we foresee tumultuous occasions forward, Bangladesh seems ahead to strolling and dealing collectively to protect the values and ideas of open regionalism and multilateralism, for each as responsive and accountable nations,” he mentioned.
The ties between Bangladesh and India got here below extreme pressure through the tenure of Bangladesh’s interim authorities headed by Muhammad Yunus.
Nevertheless, after Bangladesh Nationalist Get together chief Tarique Rahman turned Prime Minister following his get together’s victory within the parliamentary polls, each New Delhi and Dhaka are making efforts to rebuild the ties.
PM Rahman had mentioned Bangladesh accords “excessive significance” to its relationship with India.
“Our two folks share appreciable commonality and revel in deep-rooted ties. As our authorities embarks on a sturdy mandate, we stay up for advancing our ties and engagements with India, premised on dignity, equality, mutual belief and respect, and shared advantages,” he had mentioned.
“I do consider, if Dhaka and Delhi would deal with points in ways in which yield positive aspects for the widespread folks, there may be a lot that our two nations can accomplish in shared pursuits,” he mentioned.
Printed – March 27, 2026 08:55 am IST