Published: 01:23 AM, 30 September 2026 Last Update: 01:25 AM, 30 September 2026
Dhaka, Delhi express optimism about Tarique Rahman's India visit
State Minister for Foreign Affairs HumaiunKobir on Tuesday said that Prime Minister TariqueRahman will visit India when conditions are conducive.
He made the remarks while talking to reporters after a courtesy meeting with Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Dinesh Trivediat the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Dhaka on Tuesday.
HumaiunKobir said, "Of course, there are some challenges. We are hopeful that we can overcome these challenges through dialogue and discussion. And of course, you know, at some point, with a conducive environment in place, a visit by the Prime Minister also… We had a very good discussion."
Asked about the timing of the visit, he said it would be decided later through mutual discussion. "So, we will do a visit when the environment is conducive, based on mutual respect," said the State Minister, noting that they had a "very good, cordial and productive" conversation.
On speculation that November could be a possible timeframe, Kobir declined to comment.
"There are many rumours, but I do not talk about rumours. I talk about reality, and the reality is that we had a very good meeting today," he added.
Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Dinesh Trivedi described the overall state of Bangladesh-India relations as "absolutely positive."
"I am telling again. Our invitation is open. I don't think there is a need for a hurry. Everything is very positive. But we must give due time," he further said.
The high commissioner congratulated HumaiunKobir on his appointment.
They also discussed bilateral issues and regional and international developments, including the recently concluded 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
