DHAKA, Nov 21, 2022 (BSS) - Newly appointed Indian High Commissioner in Dhaka Pranay K. Verma today made his maiden call on Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen at the foreign ministry here.
 
Welcoming the new envoy, Momen said Bangladesh considers India as the closest and the most important neighbour and termed the relations as "Solid and Unique one", a foreign ministry press release said here.
 
The foreign minister said that both the countries are inextricably linked by historical, cultural, social and economic ties and over the last 50 years, the Dhaka-Delhi relationship has reached an unprecedented height under the visionary leaderships of the prime ministers of both the countries. 

He also recalled the crucial role played by the people and Government of India during the Great War of Liberation of Bangladesh in 1971 led by the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

Referring to the Bangladesh's exemplary economic growth under the Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's dynamic leadership, Momen said that Dhaka's economic development is complementing the economic development of India in many ways.
 
He also said that Bangladesh is positioned to be a "Regional Connectivity Hub" and India being the closest neighbour can reap the benefit of the connectivity outlook, as envisioned by the Prime Minister of Bangladesh.
 
Dr Momen also mentioned about the actions taken by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her government for exerting "zero tolerance" towards terrorism, radicalism and insurgency, which ultimately paved the way in establishing peace and stability of the North Eastern States of India.
 
He urged all concerned to work towards bringing the border killings to zero.
 
Regarding to the Indo-Pacific region, Momen stressed upon the need for international rules and norms based free and fair connectivity amongst the countries of the region.
 
The Indian envoy said with overwhelms that he is being received with heartfelt warmth in Bangladesh, wherever he is visiting.
 
Terming working in Bangladesh as a matter of honour and privilege, he reiterated his commitment to work on the issues of mutual interest for further strengthening the excellent relations existing between the two countries. 
Under the India's Presidency of G20, he said, India expects active participation of Bangladesh in the G20 meetings to promote the issues of mutual interest in the global discourse.
 
The high commissioner stressed to work together in the multilateral arena in supporting the candidatures floated by each country.
 
They put emphasis on increasing the engagements between Bangladesh and Indian North Eastern Region to invigorate the connectivity and age-old relationship.
 
Dr Momen sought India's support in early repatriation of forcibly displaced Rohingyas to their country of origin Myanmar.
 
In reply, the high commissioner said India is also keen to have an acceptable solution on the crisis and will continue to work to ensure speedy, safe, sustainable and dignified repatriation of Rohingyas to Myanmar.