Diplomatic Engagements: India's Strategic Dialogues at BIMSTEC Summit

Bangladesh's request for a meeting between its interim government’s Chief Adviser, Muhammad Yunus, and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the upcoming BIMSTEC Summit is pending. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar briefed a Parliamentary panel on India’s relations with neighboring countries, noting concerns about attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh.

In a recent development, Bangladesh's request for a meeting involving its interim government's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the forthcoming BIMSTEC Summit remains undecided. This was disclosed by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar during a Parliamentary panel meeting.

At the inaugural session of the Parliamentary Consultative Committee for External Affairs, MPs expressed concerns regarding attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh. Jaishankar reassured attendees that these incidents were reported as politically, rather than minority, motivated, affirming India's active diplomatic engagement with Bangladesh.

Jaishankar further informed Parliamentarians on India's rapport with neighboring nations like the Maldives, Myanmar, and Sri Lanka, highlighting India's strategic pivot to BIMSTEC amid SAARC's dormancy due to Pakistan's stance.

(With inputs from agencies.)