India says two invitations sent to Bangladesh for BRICS Summit

Source: Navabharat | Original Published At: 2026-09-16 03:26:17 UTC

Key Points

• India's External Affairs Ministry said two invitations were sent to Bangladesh's Prime Minister: one for a bilateral visit and another for the BRICS Summit as BIMSTEC chair.
• MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal made the clarification during a media briefing in New Delhi.
• Bangladesh's State Minister of Foreign Affairs said the proposed visit would take place when both sides agree on a timeline, describing relations as working and progressive.
• The article notes recent tensions in India-Bangladesh ties, including Bangladesh's request for the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
• India's High Commissioner to Bangladesh met Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in August, prompting expectations of Bangladesh's possible participation in the BRICS Summit.
• The MEA said India and China agreed on mutual respect and sensitivity in bilateral relations during a meeting held during the BRICS Summit.