Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma on Tuesday said they really want to build a constant, stable and constructive relationship with Bangladesh and the relations can't be limited or evaluated based on a single issue.
Talking to reporters briefly at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, he said they are interested in working with Bangladesh to fulfill their shared aspirations in the field of peace, security and development.
The envoy described the relationship between the two countries as "multifaceted and wide-ranging," mentioning that they cannot be evaluated with one issue or agenda.
He also said there are many interdependencies and want to build on that for mutual benefits.
Earlier, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Indian High Commissioner.
Pranay Verma entered the ministry around 4pm on Tuesday.
When asked, Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain said he (Indian envoy) had been asked to come.
The Indian high commissioner was then engaged in a meeting with acting Foreign Secretary Riaz Hamidullah.
Additional security measures were taken around the ministry with the deployment of army and police personnel.
Bd-pratidin English/Lutful Hoque
