On February 22, 2026, the envoys of China, India, and Pakistan met with Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman to reaffirm their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties under the newly elected government. The meetings took place at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where the envoys congratulated Prime Minister Tarique Rahman for his party’s decisive electoral victory, which was hailed as one of the freest and fairest in Bangladesh’s history.
China Meeting With Bangladesh Foreign Minister
Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen expressed China’s firm support for the ‘Bangladesh First’ policy and emphasized deepening the Bangladesh-China Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership. He also conveyed an invitation for Dr. Rahman to visit China, aiming to enhance cooperation on issues like Rohingya repatriation.
Indian Envoy Meeting
Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma highlighted India’s readiness to advance bilateral cooperation and extended an invitation for Dr. Rahman to visit New Delhi. Both nations agreed on maintaining constructive engagement to strengthen ties.
Pakistani High Commission Meeting
Pakistan High Commissioner Imran Haider expressed a keen interest in broadening collaboration with Bangladesh. Dr. Rahman underscored the importance of regional cooperation, focusing on mutual benefits for South Asian nations.
Published in SouthAsianDesk, February 23rd, 2026
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