Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma said on Monday that Bangladesh and India would achieve greater momentum in its bilateral relations, building on the existing friendly ties.
The two countries will continue to work together to build peaceful, stable, and prosperous societies, said the high commissioner, adding that the two countries will explore further areas of cooperation, contributing to the growing development.
Pranay Verma made the remarks while talking to reporters at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs after his meeting with the newly appointed Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud at his office.

It was Hasan Mahmud’s first meeting with any foreign envoy after assuming office as the foreign minister.
Earlier, Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar congratulated Mahmud on his appointment as foreign minister of Bangladesh.
“Look forward to working to further deepen the India-Bangladesh Maitri [friendship],” he said in a message shared on X (formerly Twitter).
FM Hasan plans first bilateral visit to India
Meanwhile, Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud told reporters that during Monday’s meeting with Pranay Verma they discussed mutual support, particularly India’s consistent backing of Bangladesh in maintaining a democratic trajectory.

“During the elections of 2014 and 2018, despite external attempts to stir controversy, India’s support for our democratic process was unwavering,” he said.
Looking ahead, the foreign minister revealed plans for his first bilateral visit to India, accepting an invitation from his Indian counterpart, S Jaishankar.
The visit aims to further strengthen diplomatic ties, with the exact date to be decided later. Additionally, Hasan Mahmud is set to embark on a multilateral tour to Uganda.
 ‘No dialogue with those instigate violence’
Minister Hasan Mahmud firmly dismissed the possibility of engaging in discussions with those who instigate violence and anarchy in the nation.

“Dialogue is pointless with individuals who burn people alive and incite anarchy, rather than practicing legitimate politics,” he told the press.
This strong statement came in response to inquiries about the Awami League’s strategy to address challenges from the opposition party, BNP, in the upcoming days.
Hasan Mahmud, who also serves as the Awami League’s joint secretary, emphasised the importance of this issue during a scheduled meeting of the Awami League central working committee, which will be attended by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.