During the diplomatic engagements surrounding the BRICS Summit in India, a reported 20-minute phone conversation took place between former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The information was reported separately by Indian media outlet Hindustan Times and Bangladesh’s Manab Zamin.
According to the reports, the phone conversation allegedly took place in the presence of India’s National Security Adviser, Ajit Doval.
The reports said the approximately 20-minute conversation reportedly covered various aspects of bilateral relations, as well as recent political developments and regional geopolitics. However, no official statement has been issued by the countries concerned regarding the specific contents of the conversation.
Diplomatic analysts say that such a high-level communication on the sidelines of an international summit, particularly in the presence of a senior Indian security official, could carry significant implications for South Asian politics and regional geopolitics.
The reported conversation has already sparked considerable discussion in diplomatic and political circles.