Indian Commerce Minister and Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha Piyush Goyal on Tuesday expressed “firm optimism” for political stability and progress in Bangladesh.
"We are always sympathetic to Bangladesh issues. Whatever issues came in during the current regime in Bangladesh, India always takes care with special consideration. Both the leaders expressed optimism to continue and strengthen these partnerships in the days ahead,” he was quoted as saying in a statement of the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi.
He made the comment when a delegation of Bangladesh Awami League, led by Agricultural Minister Dr Abdur Razzaque, met him.
The delegation is currently visiting India at the invitation of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party.
Other members of the delegation are Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud, Aroma Dutta MP, Merina Jahan MP, and Central Organizing Secretary Sujit Roy Nandi.
Piyush Goyal assured the delegates that India wants a politically stable Bangladesh, the High Commission said.
He said that India was “always sincere and forthcoming in maintaining excellent relations with Bangladesh.”
He also gave strong commitment that the Indian government is actively considering to lift all restrictions on essential commodities for the greater benefit of business and commerce of two countries so that Bangladesh government may get a predictable flow of essential commodities in during their needs, the Bangladesh High Commission said.
Besides, the Indian government is also giving priority on importing essential items from Bangladesh.
Earlier, the delegation visited the national war memorial of India.