Modi and Bangladesh’s Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus met at the BIMSTEC summit in Bangkok after eight months of tension.
They talked about minority protection in Bangladesh, extradition of former PM Sheikh Hasina, and border security.
Despite contentious topics, the meeting was friendly, with both leaders committing to strengthening bilateral ties.
Bangladesh will host the next BIMSTEC summit; Modi congratulated Yunus for chairing it.
Modi also met Myanmar’s military leader Gen. Min Aung Hlaing and Nepal PM K.P. Sharma Oli.
Modi urged for democracy in Myanmar and expressed support for a peaceful, inclusive Bangladesh.
Myanmar’s participation in BIMSTEC was protested by the National Unity Government, opposing the military junta.
Modi and Oli discussed energy, connectivity, culture, and digital tech cooperation.
Modi expressed concerns about the safety of minorities, especially Hindus, in Bangladesh amid recent protests.
Yunus raised issues of human rights violations under Sheikh Hasina’s government and requested India’s response to extradition demands.
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