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Last updated: 9th July 2023

Press Release

Bangladesh-India hold discussions on BIMSTEC

Dhaka, 06 July 2023:

Foreign Secretary (Senior Secretary) of Bangladesh Ambassador Masud Bin Momen held discussions on BIMSTEC issues with Secretary (East) of the Indian Ministry of External Affairs, Mr. Saurabh Kumar today at the state guest house, Padma. Mr. Kumar arrived in Dhaka this morning. Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Mr. Pranay Kumar Verma was also present during the meeting.

Foreign Secretary Momen noted that as a founding member of BIMSTEC, Bangladesh is committed to deepening relations with the member states of BIMSTEC in all aspects and moving forward in materializing the objectives of this regional organization. He also noted that Hon’ble Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is an ardent proponent of the BIMSTEC process, which is manifested in hosting the BIMSTEC Secretariat in Dhaka. He reiterated Bangladesh’s commitment to strengthening the BIMSTEC Secretariat by all possible means.

Secretary (East) of MEA thanked the Foreign Secretary of Bangladesh for receiving him and generous hospitality extended to the Indian delegation by the Government of Bangladesh. He expressed India’s willingness to work together with Bangladesh to make BIMSTEC a most effective and dynamic organization.

Both sides agreed to intensify their efforts in achieving tangible progress in the field of trade and investment, connectivity, energy security, and climate change for ensuring shared peace and prosperity in the Bay of Bengal region. Both sides also discussed the ways and means of moving forward the BIMSTEC Process and making it a vibrant and successful organization.

After the meeting, the Foreign Secretary hosted a luncheon in honour of the Indian MEA’s Secretary (East). He will depart tomorrow morning.

2023-07-06

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