EAM Jaishankar meets Bangladesh’s Hossain, discusses bilateral ties & BIMSTEC cooperation
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EAM Jaishankar meets Bangladesh’s Hossain, discusses bilateral ties & BIMSTEC cooperation

Firstpost  

The close ties between India and Bangladesh came under severe strain after the ouster of Sheikh Hasina, who was forced to leave the country in the face of a massive anti-government protest in August last year. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Bangladesh’s Foreign Affairs Advisor Touhid Hossain on Sunday to discuss bilateral relations between the two countries and BIMSTEC. 🇮🇳 🇧🇩 pic.twitter.com/1iVIdniHZy — Dr. S. Jaishankar February 16, 2025 ”Met Foreign Affairs Adviser Md. Hossain met Jaishankar on the sidelines of the Indian Ocean Conference in Oman as part of efforts to prevent further strains in bilateral ties.

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India TV News  

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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News 18  

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India TV News  

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Firstpost  

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Deccan Chronicle  

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Hindustan Times  

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India TV News  

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