Verma optimistic about better Dhaka-Delhi relations

Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma has expressed optimism about the strength of Bangladesh-India relations, emphasising that the two neighbors offer unique opportunities to each other that are hard to find elsewhere, reports BSS.

"We need to look at our relationship with mutual sensitivity to each other's interests, concerns, and aspirations," he said while interacting with diplomatic correspondents at the Indian High Commission in the capital on Monday evening.

The envoy noted that the two countries have a significant stake in each other's progress and prosperity.

"We have so many things to offer each other with our growing capabilities and rising ambitions to grow and develop … this is how we look at the relationship," he said.

Highlighting the importance of a long-term perspective, Verma reiterated India's strong support for a ‘democratic, stable, peaceful, progressive, and inclusive’ Bangladesh.

The high commissioner underscored India's commitment to fostering a ‘positive, stable, and constructive’ partnership with Bangladesh, emphasising a forward-looking, mutually beneficial approach.