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The visit, which takes precedence over her planned trip to China in July, signals a potential shift in Dhaka’s foreign policy. It also follows closely on the heels of her last visit to India on June 9 for Modi’s swearing-in ceremony, making it her third trip to India since September 2023.
NEW DELHI: Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is set to visit New Delhi on June 21 for a two-day state visit at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
This visit is significant as it marks the first bilateral visit by a head of government to India after the BJP-led alliance formed its government for the third consecutive term.
The visit, which takes precedence over her planned trip to China in July, signals a potential shift in Dhaka’s foreign policy. It also follows closely on the heels of her last visit to India on June 9 for Modi’s swearing-in ceremony, making it her third trip to India since September 2023.
During her stay, key issues expected to be discussed include the development of the Teesta Special Economic Zone, the renewal of the Ganga Water Sharing Treaty, the supply of essential food items like wheat and onions, and the management of Mongla Port. The discussions will also address security concerns over China’s $1 billion proposal to develop the Teesta River, a border area project that has raised alarms in India.
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The deteriorating situation in Myanmar, which shares borders with both India and Bangladesh, will also be on the agenda. The visit will further strengthen the existing bilateral ties, with several agreements and Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) set to be signed.
A press release from the Prime Minister’s Press Wing detailed the itinerary of the visit. Sheikh Hasina will be received with a ceremonial welcome at the Rashtrapati Bhawan on June 22, followed by a Guard of Honour. She will also pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat.
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The delegation-level talks between the two leaders will be held at Hyderabad House, where they will witness the signing of MoUs and agreements, followed by press statements and a Banquet Luncheon hosted by Prime Minister Modi in honor of Sheikh Hasina.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will meet with Sheikh Hasina shortly after her arrival on June 21. On June 22, after the ceremonial welcome, the one-on-one meeting with Prime Minister Modi will take place, followed by delegation-level talks. Sheikh Hasina is also scheduled to meet with Indian Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and President Droupadi Murmu.
The Bangladeshi Prime Minister and her entourage will depart from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka at about 2 pm and land at Palam Airport, New Delhi at around 4 pm. After concluding her engagements in India, Sheikh Hasina will return to Dhaka on June 22, with her flight scheduled to depart at 6 pm from Palam Airport and arrive in Dhaka around 9 pm.
