Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Mishri met with the Chief Adviser to the interim government, Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus.
They met at the State Guest House Jamuna on Monday (December 9) afternoon.
On the ground, it can be seen that security arrangements have been tightened in the entire area in advance surrounding the arrival of the Indian Foreign Secretary. Traffic movement has been restricted. At the same time, security arrangements have been increased on every road entering the State Guest House Jamuna.
Earlier, the FOC began at the State Guest House Padma after 11 am today.
Diplomatic sources said that when the Indian Foreign Secretary entered the Padma, he was welcomed by Foreign Secretary Jasim Uddin. Later, Jasim and Mishri held private talks for some time. After that, both sides sat at the FOC.
Sources said that in the meeting, both sides will emphasize on reducing political distance. Dhaka may emphasize stopping Sheikh Hasina's political activities in India, anti-Bangladesh propaganda in the Indian media and opening up the visa issue. On the other hand, Delhi may request that the interests of minorities and their security be ensured along with normalizing relations.
Foreign Ministry officials said that the meeting will provide an opportunity to discuss the overall issues of the two countries' relations. The meeting will include many issues besides trade, connectivity, border killings, and water sharing.
After participating in the secretary-level meeting, Mishri will join the lunch. Then he will pay a courtesy call on Foreign Affairs Adviser Md. Towhid Hossain and Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus.
The Indian Foreign Secretary arrived in Dhaka this morning on a short visit. This is the first time a high-level official from Delhi has come to Dhaka after the political upheaval in Bangladesh. And this is also Mishri's first visit to Dhaka after becoming Foreign Secretary.
Vikram Mishri is scheduled to return to Delhi tonight.