DHAKA, Jan 15, 2024 (BSS) - Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh PranayVerma today said that New Delhi eyes on gaining a "greater momentum" in theexisting excellent India-Bangladesh bilateral ties as the Awami Leaguegovernment resumed office after its reelection. The envoy termed his maiden meeting with the new Bangladesh foreign ministeras "very good" and said he looks forward to closer cooperation with theforeign ministry in the coming days. It was Mahmud's first ever meeting with any foreign envoy after assumingoffice as the Foreign Minister. Earlier, Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar congratulated DrHasan Mahmud on his appointment as Foreign Minister of Bangladesh. During today's meeting, the Indian High Commissioner also invited the foreignminister to visit New Delhi, foreign office sources said.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha January 15, 2024 12:28 UTC