India has called for free and fair elections in Bangladesh at the earliest opportunity, with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri stating New Delhi stands ready to work with any democratically elected government in Dhaka. Misri addressed a 23-member delegation from the Diplomatic Correspondents Association Bangladesh at the Ministry of External Affairs on Monday, emphasizing that India does not favor any particular political group in Bangladesh.
The foreign secretary described former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's presence in India as part of a judicial legal process that requires consultations between both governments. He rejected perceptions that India engages with certain groups while ignoring others, acknowledging that some challenges naturally arise in bilateral relationships.
The nearly hour-long meeting covered border disputes, water-sharing concerns, and other bilateral matters. Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal and Joint Secretary B Shyam participated in the discussion with the Bangladeshi media representatives.
The foreign secretary described former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's presence in India as part of a judicial legal process that requires consultations between both governments. He rejected perceptions that India engages with certain groups while ignoring others, acknowledging that some challenges naturally arise in bilateral relationships.
The nearly hour-long meeting covered border disputes, water-sharing concerns, and other bilateral matters. Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal and Joint Secretary B Shyam participated in the discussion with the Bangladeshi media representatives.
