According to the Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the government of India has extended two formal invitations to the Bangladeshi leadership, though a response regarding a proposed visit remains pending. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed that the invitations were issued for a bilateral visit as well as for participation in the BRICS Summit in the capacity of BIMSTEC chair.
The status of these invitations has become a point of interest as diplomatic engagements between the two nations continue to evolve. The MEA noted that while the invitations have been formally communicated through official channels, the scheduling of such high-level visits requires coordination between the respective foreign offices. As of the latest briefing, the proposed visit to India by the Bangladeshi delegation has not yet been finalized.
Diplomatic observers suggest that the invitations reflect India's ongoing efforts to strengthen regional cooperation through platforms like BIMSTEC and BRICS. The MEA's transparency regarding the pending status of the visit highlights the procedural nature of these international engagements. Further updates are expected once the Bangladeshi government provides a formal response to the invitations extended by New Delhi.
The story is based on an official statement from the Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson, which is a primary source for government diplomatic communications. While no other major international wire has corroborated this specific statement today, it is consistent with standard diplomatic reporting regarding bilateral invitations and summit participation.
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Original report: Zee News