Focus on expanding economic partnership and strengthening bilateral cooperation

New Delhi | Correspondent: Arun Sharma

In a renewed push to deepen bilateral engagement, Bangladesh High Commissioner Riaz Hamidullah on Friday met India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar and Commerce & Industry Minister Piyush Goyal in the national capital.


The discussions centered on reinforcing India–Bangladesh ties, with both sides emphasizing the need to expand cooperation across key sectors. Dr. Jaishankar described the interaction as “constructive and forward-looking,” highlighting shared priorities and mutual interests.

Taking to social media, High Commissioner Hamidullah reaffirmed Bangladesh’s commitment to working closely with India. He termed the meetings a “courtesy call” while underlining Dhaka’s intent to further deepen the bilateral partnership for mutual benefit.


Economic engagement featured prominently during the talks, with deliberations held on enhancing trade relations and resolving existing bottlenecks. Both countries explored pathways to advance a broader economic partnership framework aimed at boosting regional connectivity and growth.


Amid ongoing tensions in West Asia, Bangladesh has also requested India to continue diesel supplies under the existing long-term energy agreement. India, officials indicated, will consider the request in line with its domestic requirements.


Meanwhile, both sides are understood to be in the process of finalizing dates for the upcoming visit of Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister to India, a move expected to further accelerate diplomatic and economic cooperation between the two neighbours.