Overview
- MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India aims to deepen multifaceted ties with the BNP government that took office this week in Dhaka.
- Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla attended the swearing-in and delivered Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s letter emphasizing support for a democratic, progressive and inclusive Bangladesh.
- Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri’s position on crude purchases was reiterated, stating that imports from Russia and elsewhere are guided by national interest, energy security and diversification.
- The MEA said India could explore buying Venezuelan oil if it proves commercially viable.
- India participated as an observer in the Board of Peace meeting in Washington, welcomed the Gaza Peace Plan proposed by President Trump and efforts linked to UNSC Resolution 2803, and was represented by Chargé d’affaires Namgya Khampa.