DHAKA, Oct 2, 2024 (BSS) – Bangladesh and India have emphasized that the two neighbouring countries need to work together in promoting bilateral relations for the welfare of their people. 

This was observed today while Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma paid a courtesy call on the Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain at the foreign ministry in the capital, a foreign ministry’s press release said here.     

During the meeting, the two sides discussed a range of bilateral issues, with particular emphasis on the resumption of regular visa processing by the Indian High Commission.

Both the foreign adviser and the Indian envoy underscored the importance of activating the regular bilateral mechanisms between the two countries.

Touhid referred to his the meeting with Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar on the sidelines of the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York in this regards. 

They also explored opportunities for enhanced cooperation in trade, ongoing development projects, and fostering stronger people-to-people connections between Bangladesh and India.