Foreign Minister of Bangladesh Hasan Mahmud arrived in New Delhi on three-day visit to India

Foreign Minister of Bangladesh Hasan Mahmud arrived in New Delhi last night on a three-day visit to India. Mr Mahmud is visiting India at the invitation of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. Mr. Mahmud will meet and hold talks with Mr Jaishankar, where they will review progress in a wide range of bilateral relations and chart out the agenda for future engagement.

Earlier, the Ministry of External Affairs in a statement said the visit reflects the high importance and priority both countries attach to their bilateral relationship. It said both nations will also exchange views on sub-regional, regional, and multilateral issues of common interest. This is his first bilateral visit abroad as Foreign Minister after swearing in the new Government in Bangladesh.