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Jaishankar Thanks Outgoing Bangladesh Envoy for Strengthening Bilateral Ties
India's foreign minister, S. Jaishankar, met Bangladesh's outgoing top diplomat in India, Riaz Hamidullah.
They met in New Delhi on Sunday.
Jaishankar thanked him for helping the two countries work together.
He also wished him well in the future.
Hamidullah became Bangladesh's High Commissioner to India in April last year.
The article also describes meetings between Indian and Bangladeshi officials in Dhaka.
Those officials discussed cooperation and matters important to both countries.
India says it wants a positive relationship and is ready to talk about shared issues.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met outgoing Bangladeshi High Commissioner Riaz Hamidullah in New Delhi on Sunday.
Jaishankar thanked Hamidullah for his contribution to India-Bangladesh ties and wished him well in future endeavours.
Hamidullah took up his post as Bangladesh's High Commissioner to India in April last year.
The article also reports recent meetings in Dhaka between Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi and Bangladeshi officials on bilateral cooperation.
India has said it seeks a positive, constructive relationship with Bangladesh and is ready to discuss bilateral issues through existing mechanisms.
- Who
- India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Bangladesh's outgoing High Commissioner Riaz Hamidullah.
- What
- Jaishankar held a farewell meeting with Hamidullah and praised his contribution to bilateral ties.
- Where
- New Delhi, India.
- When
- Sunday; the article does not specify the date.
- Why
- The meeting was a farewell call as Hamidullah leaves his post; Jaishankar acknowledged his contribution and wished him well.
Key facts
- Meeting
- Farewell call between S. Jaishankar and Riaz Hamidullah
- Location
- New Delhi
- Hamidullah's role
- Bangladesh's outgoing High Commissioner to India
- Appointment
- He assumed the High Commissioner post in April last year
- Jaishankar's message
- He appreciated Hamidullah's contribution and wished him well in future endeavours
- India's stated approach
- India says it seeks a positive, constructive and forward-looking relationship and is ready to discuss bilateral issues through existing structured mechanisms
Quotes
S. Jaishankar
India’s External Affairs Minister
“Pleased to received Bangladesh High Commissioner Riaz Hamidullah for a farewell call. Appreciate his contribution and wish him all the best in future endeavours.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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