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India Aims to Strengthen Ties with Bangladesh, Says MEA
✍️ OrissaPOST
🗓 14 Nov 2026, 04:16 AM
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The Ministry of External Affairs said India is working to deepen cooperation with Bangladesh across multiple sectors.
New Delhi – The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced that India is pursuing a policy of positive engagement with Bangladesh, emphasizing the need for enhanced collaboration in trade, security, and cultural exchange. The statement underscored that both countries share common strategic interests and a long history of friendly relations, which the ministry aims to build upon.
According to the MEA, ongoing dialogues are expected to address issues such as border management, water resource sharing, and connectivity projects that can boost regional trade. Officials highlighted that a stable and cooperative relationship with Bangladesh is vital for the broader South Asian stability agenda.
The ministry also indicated that upcoming high‑level visits and joint working groups will provide platforms to translate diplomatic goodwill into concrete initiatives. No specific timelines were disclosed, but the emphasis remained on sustained, mutually beneficial partnership.
According to the MEA, ongoing dialogues are expected to address issues such as border management, water resource sharing, and connectivity projects that can boost regional trade. Officials highlighted that a stable and cooperative relationship with Bangladesh is vital for the broader South Asian stability agenda.
The ministry also indicated that upcoming high‑level visits and joint working groups will provide platforms to translate diplomatic goodwill into concrete initiatives. No specific timelines were disclosed, but the emphasis remained on sustained, mutually beneficial partnership.