New Delhi, Nov. 13 -- India said on Friday that it was ready to discuss all bilateral issues with Bangladesh, dismissing suggestions that a planned dialogue on consular matters had been called off because former prime minister Sheikh Hasina had approached Bangladeshi authorities for a passport to facilitate her return home.

"India desires a positive, constructive and forward-looking relationship with Bangladesh," external affairs minister Randhir Jaiswal told a regular media briefing when he was asked about reports regarding the cancellation of the proposed consular dialogue.

"India remains ready to discuss all bilateral issues with Bangladesh through these existing mechanisms, including at the technical level," Jaiswal said. "The consu...