New Delhi, India (BBN)-Media in India feel Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj's visit to Bangladesh is a continuation of the new government's policy of integrating South Asia.
In her first solo foreign visit after taking oath, Swaraj will hold talks with Bangladeshi leaders on key issues including a land boundary agreement and a proposed pact on sharing water from the Teesta river, reports BBC quoting papers.
Swaraj had accompanied Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Bhutan earlier this month.
Papers are calling on India to strengthen ties with Bangladesh to further promote regional growth.
"Prime Minister Narendra Modi's outreach to the neighbourhood continues…India must offer a roadmap for ties that keeps Bangladesh interested and benefits both countries…," says the Hindustan Times.
The paper advises Swaraj to skip talking about the influx of Bangladeshi immigrants in India.
"Her challenge will be to persuade Dhaka to look beyond sensitive issues and perhaps offer infrastructure cooperation as an area that placates critics," it adds.
Agreeing with the thought, The Times of India says "the decision to invite all South Asian leaders for Modi's swearing-in ceremony sent out positive signals to India's neighbourhood. Ms Swaraj's Bangladesh visit must build on this and pave the way for transformed ties with India's vital eastern neighbour".
The paper says good relations with other neighbours will help India improve its ties with Pakistan.
"Good relations with Bangladesh – and with Myanmar, Bhutan and Nepal through bilateral and multilateral platforms – can serve as an effective model of development, incentivising Pakistan to change its India policy and join the growth momentum," it adds.
BBN/SS-26June14-6:10pm (BST)
