The interim government does not seek any form of strained or hostile relations with India, its largest neighboring country, and instead aims to further strengthen bilateral ties while maintaining development momentum and economic stability.
Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed made the remarks while speaking to journalists on Tuesday evening (23 December) following a meeting of the Advisory Committee on Government Procurement at the Secretariat.
He said that Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus is personally making efforts to ease existing tensions and normalize relations with India. Emphasizing the government’s position, Dr Salehuddin Ahmed said the administration does not want relations with India to deteriorate, noting that maintaining good relations with a major neighboring country is beneficial for both nations.
Referring to recent anti-India rhetoric heard in various quarters, the finance adviser clarified that such statements are purely political in nature. He stressed that the government has no direct involvement in such matters and has no role to play in political discourse of that kind. Regardless of the prevailing political context, he said, the government remains committed at the state level to preserving strong and cooperative bilateral relations.
Dr Salehuddin Ahmed also assured that the current political situation in both countries will not affect trade, commerce, or economic activities. He informed that a decision has been taken to import 50,000 metric tonnes of rice from India, adding that this import will further strengthen economic ties between the two countries. He emphasized that there will be no obstacles in the import of essential commodities.
The finance adviser further stated that if there is any provocation or interference by a third country aimed at damaging relations with India, the interim government will not fall into such a trap. He said the government is handling the situation with caution and remains focused on advancing bilateral relations while prioritizing national interests.
