India has stated that it has "nothing to add at this point" regarding interim government's request for the extradition of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina.
During a weekly press briefing in New Delhi on Friday, India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed that the Bangladeshi authorities had communicated the request. "A week ago, I confirmed that we received a communication from the Bangladeshi authorities regarding former PM Sheikh Hasina. I have nothing to add at this point," Jaiswal said in response to media queries.
Responding to questions about a Chattogram court’s denial of bail to Hindu monk Chinmay Krishna Das, Jaiswal remarked, "We expect a fair trial for the individual you mentioned."
On broader ties with Bangladesh, Jaiswal referred to a press release issued after Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri’s visit to Dhaka on 9 December. He highlighted India’s focus on fostering a "democratic, stable, peaceful, progressive, and inclusive Bangladesh" and reiterated India’s commitment to building a relationship based on mutual trust and respect.
Misri's visit emphasised India’s support for Bangladesh in areas such as connectivity, trade, power, energy, and capacity building, with a focus on benefiting the people of Bangladesh. "People are the main stakeholders in India-Bangladesh relations," Jaiswal noted.
