UNB, Dhaka :
India has reiterated that they have no intention to get involved in Bangladesh’s domestic politics as they are focusing on broadening relations in a ‘sustained’ way through ensuring mutual benefits and respect.
“We’re trying hard to keep ourselves away from your domestic issues. I think to a large extent it has been succeeded,” said Indian High Commissioner Harsh Vardhan Shringla.
Talking to diplomatic correspondents at a function at the Jatiya Press Club titled ‘DCABtalk’, the High Commissioner said their endeavours are not to become a factor in Bangladesh’s internal politics and not to get involved in electoral process.
Shringla came up with the remark when a questioner asked whether there is any possibility to sign the long-sought Teesta water-sharing agreement between the two countries before the next general election in Bangladesh.
He, however, said India can extent technical support for Bangladesh elections (Electronic Voting Machine or Digital Voting Machine). “But such request has to come from Bangladesh side.”
Diplomatic Correspondents Association, Bangladesh (DCAB) arranged the interaction with its president Rezaul Karim Lotus in the chair. DCAB general secretary Pantho Rahman also spoke on the occasion.
Responding to another question, the High Commissioner said in countries like Bangladesh and India there is no limit in terms of growing relations or the level where the relations can reach in the years to come.
“If you create an enabling environment with good connectivity and easing travel, the rest will follow. There’s no limit. We share a lot and we can benefit a lot. The opportunities are tremendous,” he explained.
Shringla said the two countries can move ahead in a cooperative manner for mutual growth and development.
India has reiterated that they have no intention to get involved in Bangladesh’s domestic politics as they are focusing on broadening relations in a ‘sustained’ way through ensuring mutual benefits and respect.
“We’re trying hard to keep ourselves away from your domestic issues. I think to a large extent it has been succeeded,” said Indian High Commissioner Harsh Vardhan Shringla.
Talking to diplomatic correspondents at a function at the Jatiya Press Club titled ‘DCABtalk’, the High Commissioner said their endeavours are not to become a factor in Bangladesh’s internal politics and not to get involved in electoral process.
Shringla came up with the remark when a questioner asked whether there is any possibility to sign the long-sought Teesta water-sharing agreement between the two countries before the next general election in Bangladesh.
He, however, said India can extent technical support for Bangladesh elections (Electronic Voting Machine or Digital Voting Machine). “But such request has to come from Bangladesh side.”
Diplomatic Correspondents Association, Bangladesh (DCAB) arranged the interaction with its president Rezaul Karim Lotus in the chair. DCAB general secretary Pantho Rahman also spoke on the occasion.
Responding to another question, the High Commissioner said in countries like Bangladesh and India there is no limit in terms of growing relations or the level where the relations can reach in the years to come.
“If you create an enabling environment with good connectivity and easing travel, the rest will follow. There’s no limit. We share a lot and we can benefit a lot. The opportunities are tremendous,” he explained.
Shringla said the two countries can move ahead in a cooperative manner for mutual growth and development.
