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India-Bangladesh Talks on Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s Visit to New Delhi
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Bilateral Visit Plans in Focus
India and Bangladesh are working to set a date for Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s visit to New Delhi. Sources say the third week of November is being targeted, after the arrival of new Bangladesh high commissioner Asad Alam Siam in late October or early November. The visit remains unconfirmed; both sides have neither affirmed nor denied reports that National Security Adviser Ajit Doval travelled to Dhaka recently.
Diplomatic Context and Preconditions
Bangladesh has linked the visit to several conditions: the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, the creation of a “propitious environment,” and the presence of foreign minister Khalilur Rahman, who is expected to be in New York for the UN General Assembly until mid-October. India’s diplomatic calendar is tight, with Swiss President Guy Parmelin, Poland Prime Minister Donald Tusk, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ASEAN summit commitments (starting November 16) limiting available windows. Bangladesh also declined an invitation to attend the recent BRICS summit in New Delhi, underscoring lingering strains.
Official Statements & Responses
He noted that key topics include trade-border restrictions, access to land and sea ports, and renewal of the Ganga Waters Treaty, which expires in December 2025. Jaiswal indicated that without progress on these matters, a December visit would be unlikely.
Data & Timeline
- September 17 – Unverified reports claimed a visit took place on this date.
- September 24 2026 – Prime Minister Tarique Rahman addressed the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York.
- Late October/Early November – Arrival of Bangladesh high commissioner Asad Alam Siam in New Delhi.
- Third week of November 2024 – Target window for the bilateral visit, pending resolution of conditions.
- November 16 – Start of the ASEAN summit in which Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate, constraining the diplomatic schedule.
Verbatim Quotes
- “We are ready to discuss all bilateral issues within the structured mechanisms that we have right now…We want to take this relationship forward in a positive [and] constructive direction, in a forward-looking manner.” — Randhir Jaiswal, affairs ministry spokesperson