Jaishankar, Lammy discuss situation

New Delhi, August 8

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday discussed the unfolding situation in Bangladesh with his British counterpart David Lammy during a phone conversation.

In a post on X, Jaishankar said he and Lammy also deliberated on the developments in West Asia. The phone call was initiated by Lammy.

“Received a call from UK Foreign Secretary @DavidLammy today. Discussed the situation in Bangladesh and West Asia,” Jaishankar said. The discussion between Jaishankar and the British foreign secretary on the situation in Bangladesh comes against the backdrop of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s initial plan to seek asylum in London. — PTI