India Says Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s Delhi Visit Not Rushed
Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Dinesh Trivedi, confirmed on Tuesday that Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s visit to Delhi is not being rushed. He stated that the visit will take place when the timing is right. Mr. Trivedi shared these remarks with journalists at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Dhaka.
Earlier on Tuesday, the Indian High Commissioner paid a courtesy visit to State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Humaiun Kobir. Discussions about a possible November visit by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman had been ongoing. However, Mr. Trivedi clarified the current position.
He said the invitation for Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to visit India remains valid. There is no need to hurry the visit, he added. The High Commissioner believes the visit will happen naturally when the appropriate time comes.
Mr. Trivedi described the situation as “positive.” He also spoke about political situations in both India and Bangladesh. He noted that both countries have their own political considerations. Despite these factors, he assured that “everything is positive” overall.
He expressed his strong hope for the Prime Minister’s visit to Delhi. Mr. Trivedi is confident the visit will occur when both prime ministers agree on a convenient time.
Regarding his meeting with State Minister Humaiun Kobir, the High Commissioner said they have developed a good personal relationship. He confirmed that no specific issue was discussed in detail during their meeting. Instead, they talked about various matters that are important to both nations.
After the meeting, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a statement. It said that State Minister Kobir expressed Bangladesh’s strong commitment to working with India. This work will be forward-looking and based on mutual respect. It will focus on topics that benefit both countries.
