Bangladesh Statement on BRICS Summit and India Visit
Bangladeshi Foreign Minister Humaiun Kabir stated that Prime Minister Tarique Rahman did not receive a direct invitation to the BRICS summit, and that the invitation was extended in his capacity as the BIMSTEC Chair.
Bangladeshi Foreign Minister Humaiun Kabir announced that Prime Minister Tarique Rahman was not directly invited to the BRICS summit, but rather invited in his capacity as the BIMSTEC Chair, and announced that the visit to India has been postponed.
Details of the BRICS Invitation
Bangladeshi Foreign Minister Humaiun Kabir made statements clarifying that Prime Minister Tarique Rahman did not receive a direct invitation to the BRICS summit.
BIMSTEC Chairmanship
It was stated that the invitation to the summit hosted by India was made in his capacity as the current BIMSTEC chair, and no one from the government was invited directly.
Postponement of Bilateral Visit
Following the postponement of the previously planned official three-day visit, it was reported that efforts are underway to arrange a bilateral visit at a suitable time.
Summit Date and Location
The BRICS Summit is planned to be held on September 12-13 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.