NEW DELHI: Amid the prevailing uncertainty over ties with Bangladesh, foreign minister S Jaishankar said Friday it’s natural for India to deal with govt of the day, and that it’s important to recognise the political changes, which might be disruptive, and look for “mutuality of interest”.
India also slammed reports suggesting Indian govt was responsible for floods in Bangladesh, saying there was timely exchange of data and information with Bangladesh for water resources management.The govt also said full Indian visa services can only resume after restoration of law & order.
“Since its independence, our relationship has gone up and down and it’s natural that we will deal with govt of the day. But it’s important to recognise there are political changes and changes can be disruptive. We have to look for mutuality of interest,” said Jaishankar, speaking at a book release.
India had close ties with deposed PM Sheikh Hasina who had to flee to Delhi earlier this month after students protests and clashes with army and then in office Awami League activists that left hundreds dead. Aware of anti-Hasina sentiment, and even as it continues to host her, MEA said interests of people of Bangladesh are of paramount significance.
Asked about visa operations, MEA said full service can only resume once law and order is restored. Limited visa services are available in Bangladesh. “These are being granted for emergency or medical purposes,” the spokesperson added.
Asked about a CNN report on flood situation, the official said its narrative is misleading and suggests that India is responsible for floods. “This is factually incorrect and ignores facts in press releases issued by India clarifying the situation. They have ignored that we have regular exchange of data between the countries.”
India also slammed reports suggesting Indian govt was responsible for floods in Bangladesh, saying there was timely exchange of data and information with Bangladesh for water resources management.The govt also said full Indian visa services can only resume after restoration of law & order.
“Since its independence, our relationship has gone up and down and it’s natural that we will deal with govt of the day. But it’s important to recognise there are political changes and changes can be disruptive. We have to look for mutuality of interest,” said Jaishankar, speaking at a book release.
India had close ties with deposed PM Sheikh Hasina who had to flee to Delhi earlier this month after students protests and clashes with army and then in office Awami League activists that left hundreds dead. Aware of anti-Hasina sentiment, and even as it continues to host her, MEA said interests of people of Bangladesh are of paramount significance.
Asked about visa operations, MEA said full service can only resume once law and order is restored. Limited visa services are available in Bangladesh. “These are being granted for emergency or medical purposes,” the spokesperson added.
Asked about a CNN report on flood situation, the official said its narrative is misleading and suggests that India is responsible for floods. “This is factually incorrect and ignores facts in press releases issued by India clarifying the situation. They have ignored that we have regular exchange of data between the countries.”
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