New Delhi: Foreign Minister of Bangladesh Dr. Hasan Mahmud called on the President of India Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on February 9.
During the meeting, the President of India said that a strong, stable and prosperous Bangladesh is in India's interest, and there is immense political will on both sides to see the relationship grow.
President Droupadi Murmu also congratulated Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina for being one of the longest serving women Prime Ministers and forming the Government for an unprecedented 5th term.
Posting on X, the President's Secretariat of India wrote:
"Dr Hasan Mahmud, Foreign Minister of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The President said that a strong, stable and prosperous Bangladesh is in India's interest, and there is immense political will on both sides to see the relationship grow."
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh also posted on X about the meeting:
"HFM Dr. Hasan Mahmud, MP called on the President of 🇮🇳 Smt. Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhaban today. HP of 🇮🇳 congratulated HPM Sheikh Hasina for being one of the longest serving women Prime Ministers and forming the Govt. for an unprecedented 5th term."
Welcoming the Foreign Minister of Bangladesh Dr. Mahmud, President Murmu conveyed felicitations to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for her unprecedented fourth consecutive term as Prime Minister of Bangladesh.
She also expressed confidence that under her leadership, Bangladesh will achieve new milestones of progress and prosperity.
President Murmu further said that a strong, stable and prosperous Bangladesh is in India's interest, and there is immense political will on both sides to see the relationship grow.
President of India Murmu expressed satisfaction at the progress made in almost all areas of bilateral cooperation, such as border and security, trade, connectivity, power, infrastructure, people to people contacts etc.
She also noted that both sides have been reviving rail, road and waterways that traditionally linked the people and economies on both sides, and are also simultaneously creating new connectivity links.
Foreign Minister of Bangladesh Dr. Hasan Mahmud also met with the Vice President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar at Indian Parliament on February 9. He also visited at the new Parliament Building of India.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh posted on X:
"Hon'ble Foreign Minister of Bangladesh Dr. Hasan Mahmud, MP met the Vice President of India and the ex-officio chairman of the Rajya Sabha Mr. Jagdeep Dhankhar at Indian Parliament. He also had a tour at the new Parliament Building of India."
On February 9, Foreign Minister of Bangladesh Dr. Hasan Mahmud met Minister of Commerce and Industry of India Piyush Goyal. Foreign Minister of Bangladesh requested India's support in ensuring supply of essential commodities and further improving trade and Commerce relations with India.
Posting on X, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh wrote:
Office of Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs and Food & Public Distribution and Textiles wrote on X about meeting with Foreign Minister of Bangladesh Dr. Hasan Mahmud:
"Minister @PiyushGoyal held a meeting with Dr. Hasan Mahmud, Foreign Minister of Bangladesh. Discussed avenues to further boost our bilateral partnership with enhanced trade & investment ties between the two countries to foster mutual economic growth. 🇮🇳🤝🇧🇩"
