Foreign Minister of Bangladesh, Khalilur Rahman, who is on a three-day visit to India, has arrived in New Delhi this evening. In a social media post, Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs Randhir Jaiswal has welcomed Mr Rahman. He said that India and Bangladesh share warm and historic ties anchored in strong people-to-people relations. Mr Jaiswal stated that the visit of Mr Rahman will further bolster the India-Bangladesh partnership.

During his visit, Mr Rahman will hold talks with External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar. He is also expected to meet National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri. This marks the first visit to New Delhi by a Bangladeshi Minister since the BNP-led government took office in February.