“As far as India-Bangladesh relations are concerned, our position has been made clear many times. We had a visit from the Foreign Secretary where we said we want positive. We want to move forward in a positive direction. We want federal relations with the people of Bangladesh. We want India-Bangladesh relations to be good for the people of Bangladesh and the people of India. So that is our approach, a positive approach, and that will remain,” Jaiswal said at a press conference.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri had visited Bangladesh in December last year. He met Chief Advisor to the Interim Government of Bangladesh Muhammad Yunus and Advisor on Foreign Affairs Mohammad Tauheed Hossain. He also held Foreign Office consultations with Bangladesh Foreign Secretary Jashim Uddin.
Misri noted India’s strong support for a “democratic, stable, peaceful, progressive and inclusive” Bangladesh and a “positive and constructive relationship” with Bangladesh based on “mutual trust, respect and sensitivity to each other’s concerns”. Emphasized India’s commitment to make And interests.”