Hasan Mahmud has been appointed as Bangladesh's new Foreign Minister, succeeding Abdul Momen. In the previous term, Hasan Mahmud was entrusted with the responsibilities of Bangalesh's Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
"Over the last few years, under the Indian leadership and our PM Sheikh Hasina, we have developed a solid relationship. We understand each other better," Momen said while speaking to ANI.
Ahead of the Parliamentary elections in Bangladesh, the country's Foreign Minister A K Abdul Momen has expressed his optimism about Sheikh Hasina clinching her fourth term in office, underlining that the country will maintain the same policy towards its neighbour, particularly India.
He stressed that the deliberate act of setting a train on fire where innocent passengers were subjected to unimaginable horror is an "act of absolute abdomination."
Following the announcement of the election date by the election commission, US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas is reported to be leaving the country. Bangladesh is set to hold its general election on January 7.
As the ODI World Cup 2023 begins between India and Australia, Bangladesh Foreign Minister Shahriar Alam stressed on Sunday that although cricket is sometimes uncertain, things are looking very solid for India.
Speaking to ANI, on the sidelines of the 78th UNGA session, Momen said that Bangladesh has solid ties with India which are based on values and principles.
At the spirited commencement of the G20 Summit in the national capital on Saturday, Bangladesh Foreign Minister, Abdul Momen, credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership for the adoption of the New Delhi Leaders' Summit Declaration on the opening day of the event.
"Pleased to meet Bangladesh Foreign Minister Abdul Momen. Discussed ongoing bilateral and multilateral cooperation. Also exchanged views on regional issues," Jaishankar tweeted.
Jaishankar met Bangladesh Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen, Minister of State Development UK Andrew Mitchell and France Minister of State Development Chrysoula Zacharopoulou.
Taking to Twitter, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh said that both, Donald Lu and Momen wished to explore new avenues to deepen political, economic, and cultural engagements.