UNB, Dhaka :
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday called for greater cooperation between Bangladesh and India in the areas of energy, power, infrastructure development and tourism.
Reiterating India’s resolve to continue the full support to Bangladesh efforts for its socio-economic development, Modi also underscored the need for taking ‘concrete steps’ to promote bilateral trade and investment.
He made the remark when Foreign Minister AH Mahmood Ali,
now in New Delhi, met him at his office ahead of the third meeting of the India Bangladesh Joint Consultative Commission (JCC), said an official.
The Indian Prime Minister expressed appreciation for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s personal interest and commitment to the relationship.
“Bangabandhu founded Bangladesh and his daughter, Sheikh Hasina, saved Bangladesh,” a Foreign Ministry media release quoted Modi as saying.
Highlighting the significance of cooperation with neighbours, he said the past, present and future of India and Bangladesh are interlinked.
Noting the complementarity in the geographical locations of India and Bangladesh, he said it was agreed that improved connectivity through development of transportation-road, rail, inland waterways, shipping and air-links would facilitate economic cooperation and strengthen people-to-people ties.
During the meeting, Mahmood Ali recalled the historical, cultural and economic links between Bangladesh and India.
Expressing appreciation for the special emphasis given by the new government under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi to relations with the Saarc region and India’s neighbourhood, he conveyed the strong desire of the people and government of Bangladesh to further strengthen and deepen relations with India.
During the meeting, Indian Prime Minister reiterated that India would do everything for the growth, peace and prosperity of Bangladesh.
He emphasized regional cooperation for collective development of this region and expressed happiness over the significant progress made in power sector cooperation between the two countries.
Noting the business opportunities in Bangladesh, he suggested that the Indian business community should explore the possibilities of greater investment in Bangladesh.
The Prime Minister of India stressed the opportunities that exist for trade and commerce through sea and river routes.
On the importance of regional cooperation, Modi also said there were complementarities between his government’s ‘Look East’ policy and the goals of Bimstec (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation).
The Foreign Minister extended an invitation, on behalf of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, to the Indian Prime Minister to visit Bangladesh.
The Indian Prime Minister said he looked forward to visiting Bangladesh at the earliest convenience.
He also looks forward to welcoming Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to India, said the Indian Prime Minister.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday called for greater cooperation between Bangladesh and India in the areas of energy, power, infrastructure development and tourism.
Reiterating India’s resolve to continue the full support to Bangladesh efforts for its socio-economic development, Modi also underscored the need for taking ‘concrete steps’ to promote bilateral trade and investment.
He made the remark when Foreign Minister AH Mahmood Ali,
now in New Delhi, met him at his office ahead of the third meeting of the India Bangladesh Joint Consultative Commission (JCC), said an official.
The Indian Prime Minister expressed appreciation for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s personal interest and commitment to the relationship.
“Bangabandhu founded Bangladesh and his daughter, Sheikh Hasina, saved Bangladesh,” a Foreign Ministry media release quoted Modi as saying.
Highlighting the significance of cooperation with neighbours, he said the past, present and future of India and Bangladesh are interlinked.
Noting the complementarity in the geographical locations of India and Bangladesh, he said it was agreed that improved connectivity through development of transportation-road, rail, inland waterways, shipping and air-links would facilitate economic cooperation and strengthen people-to-people ties.
During the meeting, Mahmood Ali recalled the historical, cultural and economic links between Bangladesh and India.
Expressing appreciation for the special emphasis given by the new government under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi to relations with the Saarc region and India’s neighbourhood, he conveyed the strong desire of the people and government of Bangladesh to further strengthen and deepen relations with India.
During the meeting, Indian Prime Minister reiterated that India would do everything for the growth, peace and prosperity of Bangladesh.
He emphasized regional cooperation for collective development of this region and expressed happiness over the significant progress made in power sector cooperation between the two countries.
Noting the business opportunities in Bangladesh, he suggested that the Indian business community should explore the possibilities of greater investment in Bangladesh.
The Prime Minister of India stressed the opportunities that exist for trade and commerce through sea and river routes.
On the importance of regional cooperation, Modi also said there were complementarities between his government’s ‘Look East’ policy and the goals of Bimstec (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation).
The Foreign Minister extended an invitation, on behalf of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, to the Indian Prime Minister to visit Bangladesh.
The Indian Prime Minister said he looked forward to visiting Bangladesh at the earliest convenience.
He also looks forward to welcoming Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to India, said the Indian Prime Minister.
