During the discussion, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening bilateral relations, including economic engagements, based on mutual respect and shared interests.
Bangladesh Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud arrived in New Delhi on Thursday to participate in the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Foreign Minister's Retreat.
Bangladesh Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud confirmed to the media that the "prime minister will visit India after the elections. The official schedule is yet to be fixed".
While speaking to ANI, the foreign minister emphasized that India is not only a neighbour but also played a vital role in Bangladesh's independence war.
"Welcome to India, FM Dr Hasan Mahmud of Bangladesh. Our discussions today will strengthen India-Bangladesh Maitri," said External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in a post on X.
Bangladesh Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud, said that his visit to India will contribute to strengthening the ties between the two 'brotherly' countries having excellent ties.
"Hon'ble Foreign Minister Dr. Hasan Mahmud, MP met Shri. Ajit Doval, KC, National Security Adviser of India today in New Delhi. They discussed ways and means of regional cooperation for ensuring regional security and maintaining greater stability in the region and beyond," the Ministry of Fo
Notably, this is Mahmud's first foreign visit after being sworn into the new Bangladesh government following Sheikh Hasina's historic victory, securing a consecutive fourth term as Prime Minister.
Bangladesh Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud will be visiting India on February 7-9 at the invitation of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Tuesday.
India's High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Pranay Verma, called on Bangladesh's new Foreign Minister, Hasan Mahmud. The two sides discussed issues to advance bilateral cooperation in the new term of the Bangladesh government.