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Bangladesh 'reviewing' PM Modi's invitation to PM Rahman to visit India: FM

From Hindustan Times · () English

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  • Bangladesh's Foreign Minister stated the country is reviewing an invitation for Prime Minister Rahman to visit India.
  • The invitation was extended for Prime Minister Rahman to attend the upcoming 18th BRICS Summit in Delhi.
  • The minister's comments suggest a potential shift or reconsideration of the visit's participation.

Bangladesh is currently reviewing an invitation extended to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to attend the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, according to Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman. The minister confirmed the ongoing review when questioned about the invitation, indicating that a final decision has not yet been made.

The invitation to the summit, which brings together major emerging economies, presents a diplomatic opportunity for Bangladesh. However, the government's decision to review its participation suggests a period of careful consideration regarding the implications and benefits of attending the event.

While the specifics of the review process were not detailed, the Foreign Minister's statement implies that Bangladesh is assessing various factors before committing to the Prime Minister's attendance. The outcome of this review will likely shape Bangladesh's engagement with the BRICS bloc and its broader foreign policy objectives.

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