Kwatras visit to further strengthen bilateral ties

The Indian Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday has said that its Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatras just concluded visit is expected to further strengthen bilateral ties and impart momentum to the cooperation in diverse areas.

"Bangladesh is Indias leading development partner and its largest trade partner in the region," the Indian Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement.

The Foreign Secretary paid an official visit to Bangladesh from May 8-9 May.
During the visit, the Foreign Secretary reviewed the wide-ranging bilateral relationship including political and security, water, trade and investment, power and energy, defence, connectivity and sub-regional cooperation, the statement said.

This was the first official visit to Bangladesh after the formation of the new government in  Bangladesh in January 2024.

During the visit, Foreign Secretary called on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud. He also met his counterpart Masud Bin Momen, the statement reads.

The visit to Bangladesh is keeping in line with the highest priority accorded to Indias Neighbourhood First Policy.