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After the coming of Tariq Rahman’s government in Bangladesh, relations between Dhaka and New Delhi seem to be back on track. India’s Foreign Minister S Jaishankar met the High Commissioner of Bangladesh on Friday (March 20, 2026).
Foreign Minister S Jaishankar posted on social media platform X that he met Bangladesh High Commissioner Riyaz Hamidullah in India. Our conversation focused on taking forward our mutual relations.
Khalilur Rahman invited to visit India
A few days ago, S Jaishankar invited Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman to visit India. It was said in a statement that Indian High Commissioner Prannoy Verma, on behalf of his government, has expressed willingness to work closely with the new government of Bangladesh to further advance bilateral cooperation.
Met with High Commissioner @hamidullah_riaz of Bangladesh.
Our conversation was focused on advancing our bilateral ties.
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—Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) March 20, 2026
Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman had also said that on the basis of mutual interests, emphasis would be laid on building a future-thinking and balanced partnership for the welfare of the people of both the countries. Let us tell you that both the countries are taking important steps to improve relations. Both sides have agreed to maintain regular and constructive talks to further strengthen bilateral relations.
Both countries are trying to improve relations
A few days before this, India’s High Commissioner Prannoy Verma had met Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman in Dhaka. After the formation of the new government under the leadership of Tariq Rahman, Prannoy Verma held his first meeting with the Bangladeshi Foreign Minister. Speaking to reporters in Dhaka, the Indian Ambassador said that India wants to take forward cooperation with a positive, constructive and forward-thinking approach based on mutual interests and benefits.
Let us tell you that immediately after the elections in Bangladesh on February 13, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had sent a congratulatory message to Tariq Rahman. Later that day, both of them had a phone conversation. On 17 February, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla participated in the swearing-in ceremony of Tariq Rehman on behalf of the Government of India.
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