Yunus-Government Seeks Meeting with Modi Amid Diplomatic Efforts

Staff Correspondent

The Bangladesh government has initiated diplomatic efforts to arrange a meeting between Chief Advisor Dr. Muhammad Yunus and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the upcoming BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok.

The summit, scheduled for early April, will bring together leaders from the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) member countries. Both Prime Minister Modi and Dr. Yunus are expected to attend.

Foreign Affairs Advisor Tawhid Hossain confirmed the initiative to Indian news agency ANI, stating, “We are in diplomatic communication with India to facilitate a meeting between our two leaders on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC Summit.”

Meanwhile, Dr. Yunus is set to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on March 28 for a bilateral discussion. Reports from the South China Morning Post suggest that China is preparing a warm reception for the chief advisor, signaling strengthened ties amidst ongoing tensions between Bangladesh and India.

The report also notes that the Yunus-led government is seeking diplomatic recognition and enhanced economic relations with China as part of its strategic priorities.