China, India, Pakistan envoys meet FM
Envoys of China, India and Pakistan paid separate courtesy calls on Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman today. Photo: Collage
DHAKA, Feb 22, 2026 (BSS) – Envoys of China, India and Pakistan today paid separate courtesy calls on Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman and reaffirmed their countries’ commitment to strengthening bilateral ties with Bangladesh under the newly formed government.
During the meetings, held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the envoys congratulated Prime Minister Tarique Rahman for leading the Bangladesh Nationalist Party to a decisive victory in the general elections, which they described as one of the most free and fair in the country’s history, said a foreign ministry’s press release here.
They also felicitated Dr. Khalilur Rahman on his assumption of office as Foreign Minister.
Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen conveyed China’s firm support for Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s “Bangladesh First” policy and said the Chinese Premier intends to work closely with his Bangladeshi counterpart to further deepen bilateral cooperation.
Foreign Minister Dr. Rahman underscored the importance of advancing the Bangladesh-China Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and called for enhanced Chinese engagement with all relevant stakeholders to facilitate the early repatriation of the Rohingyas.
The Chinese ambassador also conveyed an invitation from the Chinese Foreign Minister for Dr. Rahman to undertake an official visit to China at a mutually convenient time.
Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma expressed his government’s readiness to work closely with the new government of Bangladesh to further advance bilateral cooperation.
Dr. Rahman reiterated Bangladesh’s intent to build a forward-looking and balanced partnership with India based on mutual interest for the benefit of the peoples of both countries.
Both sides agreed to maintain regular and constructive engagement to further strengthen bilateral relations.
Ambassador Verma extended an invitation from Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar for the Foreign Minister to undertake an official visit to New Delhi at an early date.
Pakistani High Commissioner Imran Haider conveyed his government’s keen interest in working closely with the new government of Bangladesh to further strengthen and broaden bilateral cooperation.
The foreign minister expressed the government’s intent to explore new avenues of collaboration with Pakistan for the welfare of the peoples of both countries.
He also underscored Bangladesh’s priority of strengthening regional cooperation for the benefit of the peoples of all South Asian nations.
The three envoys also met State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam during their visit.
