External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar met with Foreign Minister of Bangladesh, Dr. Khalilur Rahman, on April 08, 2026 in New Delhi. Adviser on Foreign Affairs to Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Humayun Kabir was also present at the meeting.
2. External Affairs Minister reiterated India's desire to engage constructively with the new Government and further strengthen bilateral ties. The two sides agreed to explore proposals for deepening the partnership through the relevant bilateral mechanisms. Follow-on official meetings are expected to take place at an early date. Further, both sides exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest.
3. During the visit, Foreign Minister Rahman also met the National Security Adviser, Shri Ajit Doval and Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Shri Hardeep Singh Puri.
New Delhi
April 08, 2026