City Desk :
Indian northeastern state Assam’s Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday lauded Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for her government’s “zero tolerance policy” to terrorism and insurgency, saying peace and stability are the key factors in development process of his state.
He expressed his thanks while visiting Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen had a meeting with him at Koinadhara State Guest House, Khanapara in Guwahati, a foreign ministry press release said in Dhaka.
During the meeting, Momen stated that the development of Bangladesh and India are complementing each other, reports BSS.
Currently, he said, many Indians are working in Bangladesh while Bangladesh is the fourth largest remittance sending country to India.
He noted Bangladesh and India are enjoying the best of their relations under the able leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.
Mentioning the traditional linkage between the people of Assam and Sylhet, the foreign minister underscored that Assam could take advantage of Bangladesh’s dynamic socio-economic growth, both as a market for their products and also as a source of quality products at a competitive price.
He emphasized enhancing trade and commerce between the two countries and promoting tourism.
Further, he suggested that river transportation could be an effective means for amplifying the bilateral trade.
Sarma stressed that Assam is keen to engage with Bangladesh for common benefit of the two peoples through promotion of trade, commerce, connectivity and cultural activities.
He appreciated the recent pace of economic development in Bangladesh under the dynamic and visionary leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
He praised the success of government of Bangladesh in dealing with Covid-19 pandemic.
Sarma recalled the significant role of railway connectivity with Chattogram port city in trade during the British period.
The chief minister informed that Assam is developing advanced medical and education institutions and can be a destination for the people of Bangladesh for medical treatment and study purposes.
