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