The Ministry of External Affairs of India has stated that the next round of the consular dialogue between Bangladesh and India will be held at a mutually convenient time for both sides.

Randhir Jaiswal, the spokesperson for the ministry, made these remarks during a weekly briefing in New Delhi on Friday (November 13).

In response to a question, Jaiswal said that the upcoming round of the India-Bangladesh consular dialogue would take place at a mutually agreeable time, during which issues concerning revised travel arrangements will also be discussed.

He further stated that India remains prepared to discuss all bilateral issues with Bangladesh through these existing frameworks.

Earlier, the fifth round of the bilateral consular dialogue, scheduled to be held in Dhaka on November 17 and 18, was postponed.

Diplomatic sources in Dhaka and Delhi indicated that due to scheduling conflicts, India requested a postponement of the Dhaka meeting through a diplomatic note last week.

However, the country remains keen on maintaining a positive, constructive, and forward-looking relationship with Bangladesh.

Jaiswal added that various initiatives have been undertaken under well-organized frameworks across sectors such as trade, railways, water resources, and border management, alongside regular meetings.