Bangladesh is set to host Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri amid heightened tensions between the two nations, with Shafiqul Alam, Press Secretary to the Chief Advisor of Bangladesh’s interim government, Muhammad Yunus, emphasizing the intent to strengthen bilateral ties.

Alam expressed optimism about the upcoming discussions between the foreign secretaries of both nations, stating that the talks would focus on mutual interests and help bolster the relationship. He said, “We were looking forward to the Indian Foreign Secretary’s visit. Both sides are keen to discuss issues of mutual interest, and we hope these meetings will deepen ties between the two neighbors.”

Addressing the state of India-Bangladesh relations, Alam said, “Our relationship with India remains steady, and we are working to improve it further. Both nations are trying to deepen their ties, and we are hopeful that relations will grow stronger in the coming days and months.”

The Press Secretary’s comments come a day after Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Pranay Verma, was summoned by Bangladesh’s Foreign Ministry following a protest attack on the premises of the Bangladesh acting High Commission in Agartala. During the meeting, Verma engaged with Riaz Hamidullah, acting Foreign Secretary of Bangladesh’s interim government, to discuss the incident.

Following the meeting, Verma reiterated India’s commitment to fostering a robust and cooperative relationship with Bangladesh. Speaking to reporters, he said, “India and Bangladesh share a wide-ranging and multifaceted relationship that cannot be defined by a single issue. We aim to build a stable, constructive, and mutually beneficial partnership.”

(Inputs from ANI)