Bangladesh new overseas minister, Hasan Mahmud, is about to embark on his bilateral go to to India on Tuesday, which shall be of symbolic significance as will probably be his first bilateral journey since he assumed his new workplace.

As per a report by Hindustan Times citing sources, the go to, geared toward advancing ties and strategizing future cooperation, displays a dedication to strengthen the connection between the 2 nations.

“The go to shall be about constructing on work executed by India and Bangladesh in recent times for commerce, financial and vitality connectivity, and making ready plans for cooperation sooner or later,” sources instructed HT.

Earlier on January 11, Hasan Mahmud was appointed as Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister succeeding Abdul Momen.

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Bangladesh Minister Mahmud, who beforehand served because the Deputy Foreign Minister throughout Hasina’s second time period from 2009 to 2014, is acknowledged for each his worldwide community and robust floor assist. His upcoming go to to India signifies an essential diplomatic engagement.

Scheduled for wide-ranging discussions, Bangladesh Foreign Minister is about to fulfill his Indian counterpart S Jaishankar on February 7. In addition to the talks, Mahmud will ship a lecture at a suppose tank in New Delhi, the report famous.

Earlier on January 20, throughout the NAM summit in Kampala, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a gathering with Bangladesh counterpart Mohammed Hasan Mahmud. Emphasizing the strengthening ties, Jaishankar congratulated Mahmud on his appointment as Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister and expressed anticipation for Mahmud’s go to to Delhi within the close to future.

Taking to X, EAM mentioned, “So glad to fulfill with my new Bangladesh counterpart FM Dr. Mohammed Hasan Mahmud in Kampala at the moment. Congratulated him on his appointment and wished him all success. India-Bangladesh relations are rising from energy to energy. Look ahead to receiving him in Delhi quickly.”

Previously, S. Jaishankar emphasised Bangladesh’s significance as a pivotal element of India’s “neighbourhood first coverage” and a vital accomplice for New Delhi’s “Act East policy,” geared toward strengthening connections between India and Southeast Asia. Describing India’s relationship with Bangladesh as a complete “360-degree partnership,” he highlighted the strategic significance of the ties between the 2 nations.

The in depth 4,096.9-km-long border between India and Bangladesh underscores the important interconnectedness of their financial and social stability. The two nations, linked by a porous border, keep an impressive stage of bilateral relations. Bangladesh shares its border with Indian states like West Bengal, Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram.

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India and Bangladesh actively take part in regional collaboration by numerous multilateral boards, together with SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation), BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation), and IOR-ARC (Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation), amongst others.

Earlier this 12 months, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina collectively inaugurated three growth initiatives with Indian help by a digital ceremony.

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The projects embrace the Akhaura-Agartala Cross-Border Rail Link, the Khulna-Mongla Port Rail Line, and Unit II of the Maitree Super Thermal Power Plant in Rampal, Bangladesh.

Earlier throughout the G-20 Leaders Summit in September 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a bilateral assembly with Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina throughout her go to to India to take part within the G-20 Leaders Summit.

According to an official launch by MEA, “The two leaders had mentioned bilateral cooperation together with political and security cooperation, border administration, commerce and connectivity, water sources, energy and vitality, growth cooperation, cultural and folks to individuals ties. Current developments within the area and cooperation within the multilateral fora have been additionally mentioned.”

(With inputs from companies)