“Let us have business-to-business together. Politics will continue in its own way, but it is our responsibility to deliver what people deserve. I have no doubt that the future is very positive. Let things take their own time, and let us work together for the people of both countries,” Trivedi told reporters at the Secretariat after meeting Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir, according to the Dhaka Tribune.
“Nobody is big and nobody is small. We are all equals, and we have to work on that footing,” the Indian envoy said.
He also stressed the need for both countries to focus on peace and economic prosperity for younger generations.
“I think it is the responsibility of both countries to ensure peace and prosperity for the young generation,” Trivedi said.
Trivedi recently met Rahman in Dhaka as India-Bangladesh relations continue to face challenges.
The meeting came amid growing friction between the two neighbours following former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s virtual address on August 5.
Hasina fled to India after her government was toppled amid widespread protests against her administration on August 5, 2024.