Outgoing Indian envoy meets Bangladesh foreign minister to discuss bilateral relations

High Commissioner Verma called on the foreign minister in Dhaka, state-owned BSS news agency reported, citing a press release issued by the Indian delegation.

During the meeting, they “reviewed current bilateral developments and expressed optimism about the future direction of Bangladesh-India relations,” the statement said.

Both sides expressed confidence that the partnership will continue to grow, driven by new capabilities and changing aspirations in both countries, state media reported.

Verma reiterated that India is committed to working closely with the people and government of Bangladesh to further strengthen people-centered cooperation in various fields on the basis of mutual benefit and reciprocity in accordance with the development priorities of the two countries.

Rahman also thanked Verma for assuming the post of High Commissioner on September 21, 2022, for his contribution to strengthening relations between the two neighboring countries during his tenure and wished him success in his new assignment, the agency reported.

During Verma’s tenure as High Commissioner to Bangladesh, relations between the two neighbors declined, with political instability, economic tensions and persecution of minorities leading to diplomatic spats between the two neighbors.

After the collapse of Sheikh Hasina’s government in 2024 and the installation of an interim government led by Muhammad Yunus, relations between India and Bangladesh declined severely.

India and Bangladesh are working to rebuild bilateral ties after Tariq Rehman’s Bangladesh Nationalist Party won parliamentary elections in February and became prime minister.

Verma thanked the Foreign Minister and the Ministry of External Affairs for their consistent cooperation in promoting the development of India-Bangladesh relations.

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