India Monitoring Bangladesh-China Talks Closely

Indian MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal responds to questions from journalists on 3 July 2026.

India on Thursday said it is closely monitoring reports of Bangladesh’s discussions with China over the possible purchase of J-10CE multirole fighter jets and Beijing’s proposal for a China-Myanmar-Bangladesh economic corridor.

Responding to questions at a media briefing in New Delhi, Indian Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said New Delhi continues to closely monitor developments in neighbouring countries.

“We closely follow all such developments in our neighbourhood and take appropriate measures as required,” Jaiswal said.

His remarks came after questions regarding reports that Bangladesh is in talks with China to procure J-10CE fighter aircraft and is also considering Beijing’s proposal for an economic corridor linking China, Myanmar and Bangladesh.

The proposed corridor reportedly featured during Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s recent visit to China.

Jaiswal also responded to questions regarding China’s reported support for the Teesta River development project during the visit.

He said India’s development cooperation with Bangladesh is based on a mutually agreed roadmap that is reviewed regularly.

“Our developmental assistance for projects in Bangladesh is based on a mutually agreed roadmap which is regularly reviewed,” he said.

Referring to the Teesta project, Jaiswal said India had already communicated its position to Bangladesh.

“Our views on the Teesta river project have been previously conveyed to the Bangladesh side,” he said.

He added that India would take all related developments into account in shaping its overall approach toward Bangladesh.