India Monitors Growing Pakistan-Bangladesh Military Engagements
India expresses concern over ISI delegation's visit to Dhaka following Bangladeshi military officials' recent tour of Pakistan.
- India's Ministry of External Affairs stated it is closely monitoring developments involving Pakistan and Bangladesh's growing military ties and will take appropriate actions if national security is affected.
- A high-level delegation from Pakistan's ISI, including Maj Gen Shahid Amir Afsar, is currently in Dhaka for the first official visit in nearly two decades.
- The ISI visit follows a Bangladeshi military delegation's recent trip to Pakistan, where they met with the army, navy, and air force chiefs.
- India reiterated its commitment to maintaining friendly relations with Bangladesh, supporting a democratic and inclusive government in the neighboring country.
- Relations between India and Bangladesh have deteriorated since the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus replaced Sheikh Hasina, with increased concerns over security and border issues.