India Sidesteps Questions on Bangladesh PM's BRICS Summit Invitation Title

India's Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, avoided direct questions regarding the title used in the invitation extended to Bangladesh's Prime Minister Tareque Rahman for the BRICS summit's outreach event in New Delhi. A journalist inquired if the omission of the "Prime Minister" title, instead referring to Rahman as "Chair of BIMSTEC," was intentional and perceived as an insult by Bangladesh. Jaiswal did not directly address the concern, stating that India is preparing to host the BRICS summit and will provide updates on invitations and technical matters later. Separately, when asked about the ongoing visit of the US Ambassador to Bangladesh, Jaiswal deferred the question, suggesting the US Embassy or the Bangladesh government should provide details as it concerns bilateral relations. He also stated he had no information about a meeting between the US Ambassador and the Indian High Commissioner in Dhaka, promising to share any updates he receives. Meanwhile, Dhaka has not yet decided whether to accept the BRICS summit invitation.