NEW DELHI: Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi on Tuesday met Bangladesh President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and discussed ways to strengthen the “deep-rooted” and multifaceted ties between the two neighbouring countries.The meeting was Trivedi’s first with Alamgir since the latter was sworn in as president on August 21.Trivedi paid a courtesy call on Alamgir at Bangabhaban and conveyed warm greetings to him, wishing him success in his continued service to the people of Bangladesh, the Indian High Commission said in a social media post.“The discussion underscored the deep-rooted bonds between India and Bangladesh, built on shared history, close cultural ties and strong people-to-people relations,” it said.The two sides also stressed the importance of strengthening the bilateral partnership for the mutual benefit of the people of India and Bangladesh, the mission said.Later in the day, Trivedi met Minister of Shipping, Railways, Road Transport and Bridges Sheikh Rabiul Alam. State Minister for Road, Highways and Railways Habibur Rashid also attended the meeting.
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The discussions covered a range of issues of mutual interest, including railways, shipping, connectivity and bilateral development projects.“They underscored the importance of strengthening connectivity between India and Bangladesh as a key enabler of economic engagement and closer people-to-people ties,” the mission said in another post.The meetings come as the two neighbours seek to maintain and strengthen bilateral engagement following a period of strained ties over New Delhi providing political asylum to former prime minister Sheikh Hasina.Hasina fled to India after being ousted in August 2024 following a youth-led agitation.In recent weeks, Trivedi has held a series of meetings with senior Bangladeshi political leaders, including Prime Minister Rahman, stressing the need to create a conducive environment for deeper bilateral ties.