Khalilur Rahman
Major diplomatic reset? Bangladesh FM Khalilur Rahman to visit India soon: Reports
Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman is expected to visit India soon, signalling an improvement in ties between the two neighbours that had deteriorated during the former interim government's tenure, media reports said.
According to reports, the newly appointed Minister will visit India ahead of Bangladesh's PM Tarique Rahman tour to the neighbouring country.
Top Bangladesh government sources told CNN-News18 that the minister will lead a high-powered delegation for a crucial two-day visit, serving as the strategic “advance guard" before the scheduled arrival of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.
Khalilur Rahman is slated to hold intensive one-on-one deliberations with his Indian counterpart, Dr S Jaishankar, and National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval, the Indian news channel reported.
This visit is not merely a courtesy call; it is being described by top government sources as a “major bilateral move" aimed at synchronising the security and economic architectures of both nations, reported CNN-News 18.
“Bangladesh relations are absolutely on track," a senior official told the news channel.
The official said: “We respect the new leadership in Dhaka and are looking forward to a productive engagement that addresses both immediate security concerns and long-term economic goals."
Top sources told CNN News 18 that both nations aim to significantly strengthen people-to-people ties, viewing the cultural and linguistic shared history as a “buffer" against geopolitical shifts.
The relationship between India and Bangladesh had touched a low point following the fall of former PM Sheikh Hasina-led government in 2024 amid severe protests against her regime. Ties further deteriorated during the interim government's rule.
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