India has no involvement in the remarks made by former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who is currently staying in India, former Indian Foreign Secretary and Rajya Sabha member Harsh Vardhan Shringla has said.

Shringla made the remarks while speaking to reporters on Wednesday, September 9, at an event titled “India and BRICS: The Way Ahead” at Adamas University in Barasat, North 24 Parganas, West Bengal.

Responding to Sheikh Hasina’s announcement about returning to Bangladesh, Shringla said, “What Hasina is saying is a matter between her and Bangladesh. The Indian government has already made it clear that there is no involvement of the Government of India in what she says.”

Speaking about Bangladesh-India relations, he said the two countries share a long-standing historical relationship, which should be maintained positively for the welfare of the people of Bangladesh.

Shringla added that India has always sought good relations with its neighbouring countries. He said cooperation between Bangladesh and India should be further strengthened in the interests of the people of both nations.

Commenting on Bangladesh’s current political situation, the former Indian foreign secretary said it was natural to work with a government elected by the people. Such cooperation, he added, would send a positive message for relations between the two countries.