Yunus meets Trump envoy Gor, reiterates want for ties with landlocked Nepal, Bhutan & Indias northeast

Bangladesh must strengthen financial relations with “landlocked” Nepal, Bhutan, in addition to the northeastern States of India, mentioned Chief Adviser to the interim authorities of Bangladesh, Muhammad Yunus, in a gathering on Monday (September 22, 2025) with Sergio Gor, U.S. President Donald Trump’s Ambassador-Designate for India and Special Envoy for South and Central Asia.

Mr. Yunus and Mr. Gor held talks on the sidelines of the UNGA’s annual session concerning the prevailing scenario in Bangladesh, together with the prospects of the election that’s scheduled to be held in February 2026. He knowledgeable Mr. Gor that Dhaka has intensified the method to revive the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC).

“The election shall be held in February. It shall be free, honest, and peaceable. The nation is absolutely ready,” mentioned Mr. Yunus, after the assembly.

“Additionally, he emphasised the significance of strengthening financial ties with landlocked Nepal and Bhutan, in addition to with India’s seven Northeastern states,” mentioned the Chief Adviser’s press wing after the assembly.

“We can speed up our financial progress by nearer regional cooperation,” mentioned Mr. Yunus. Mr. Yunus had described India’s northeastern states as “landlocked” through the March-April go to to China when he had urged better financial ties between China and South Asia.

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The Chief Adviser’s workplace mentioned the dialogue with Mr. Gor, who is predicted to reach in New Delhi later this 12 months, lined the scenario in South Asia, together with the Rohingya disaster. “The Chief Adviser sought continued U,S, help for multiple million Rohingya refugees presently residing in camps in Cox’s Bazar. In response, U.S. officers mentioned their life-saving aide for the Rohingyas would proceed,” mentioned the Office of the Chief Adviser.

“Professor famous that the Interim Government has intensified efforts to revive SAARC, which has not held a summit in over a decade. He additionally expressed Bangladesh’s curiosity in becoming a member of ASEAN, stating that integration with Southeast Asian economies may considerably speed up the nation’s improvement,” mentioned the press wing.