External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held discussions with Riaz Hamidullah, the High Commissioner of Bangladesh to India, in New Delhi. The focus of the meeting was on advancing bilateral relations. India reiterated its commitment to assisting Bangladesh and neighboring countries with energy supply needs while considering its own requirements and availability of resources. The Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson mentioned that India has been supplying diesel to Bangladesh since 2007 through various means of transportation.
India has been receiving energy requests from countries like Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Maldives. The Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson highlighted the importance of balancing domestic needs with assisting neighboring nations. Due to disruptions in energy shipping routes caused by the West Asia conflict, there are concerns about LPG supply. India emphasized prioritizing domestic consumers’ needs while addressing commercial establishments’ requirements.
India’s High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Pranay Verma, engaged with ministers of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party government to enhance bilateral cooperation. Discussions focused on strengthening cooperation in areas like rural economy, agricultural cooperatives, and financial empowerment at grassroots levels. Both countries expressed their commitment to enhancing people-to-people ties and mutual cooperation for the benefit of their citizens.
