UNB, Dhaka :
Bangladesh and Nepal want to discuss with India the modalities for early implementation of the Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal Motor Vehicles Agreement (BBIN MVA) to boost connectivity in the region.
Bangladesh and Nepal recognised that operationalisation of BBIN MVA will further flourish the trade and people-to-people connectivity in the region.
The agreement is yet to come into force as ratification by Bhutan pending. Both Bangladesh and Nepal have agreed to discuss with India the modalities for early implementation of the deal.
The two South Asian countries discussed the matter at the second Foreign Office Consultation (FOC) between Bangladesh and Nepal held on Sunday in the city.
Foreign Secretary Md Shahidul Haque led a 10-member Bangladesh delegation while his Nepalese counterpart Shanker Das Bairagi led a nine-member team.
The relevant ministries of Bangladesh and Nepal, including that of Energy, Power
Commerce, Trade and Higher Education, were represented at the respective delegation. The first FOC was held in Dhaka in July 2012.
To promote bilateral trade, investment and tourism, Bangladesh and Nepal also emphasised establishing multimodal connectivity, including railway and air connectivity between the two countries.
They stressed the regular holding of Joint Working Groups under sub-regional cooperation involving India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan for mutual benefit.
Bangladesh and Nepal want to discuss with India the modalities for early implementation of the Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal Motor Vehicles Agreement (BBIN MVA) to boost connectivity in the region.
Bangladesh and Nepal recognised that operationalisation of BBIN MVA will further flourish the trade and people-to-people connectivity in the region.
The agreement is yet to come into force as ratification by Bhutan pending. Both Bangladesh and Nepal have agreed to discuss with India the modalities for early implementation of the deal.
The two South Asian countries discussed the matter at the second Foreign Office Consultation (FOC) between Bangladesh and Nepal held on Sunday in the city.
Foreign Secretary Md Shahidul Haque led a 10-member Bangladesh delegation while his Nepalese counterpart Shanker Das Bairagi led a nine-member team.
The relevant ministries of Bangladesh and Nepal, including that of Energy, Power
Commerce, Trade and Higher Education, were represented at the respective delegation. The first FOC was held in Dhaka in July 2012.
To promote bilateral trade, investment and tourism, Bangladesh and Nepal also emphasised establishing multimodal connectivity, including railway and air connectivity between the two countries.
They stressed the regular holding of Joint Working Groups under sub-regional cooperation involving India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan for mutual benefit.
