Former Bangladesh prime minister and leader of the opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), called on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, today.

According to official sources, the meeting was cordial and lasted approximately for thirty minutes. Both leaders discussed a variety of issues, including bilateral matters.

Begum Zia, according to official sources, was appreciative of various Indian initiatives, including efforts to liberalise trade and to provide power. She also expressed satisfaction over India working out issues related to the Tipaimukh Dam and on border management, including deaths on the border.

New foreign minister Salman Khurshid is expected to call on a Zia today. He will also be holding a series of bilateral meetings with foreign ministers of 10 countries, including Iran, on the sidelines of the IOR-ARC meet.