Delhi, Dhaka sign stream accord, initial in twenty five years; Hasina praises Modi

The two sides conjointly determined to begin negotiations on a comprehensive trade accord and strengthen cooperation against act of terrorism and political theory.

Visiting Bangladesh Prime Minister tribal sheik Hasina same week day that “as long as Prime Minister (Narendra) Modi is here, Bangladesh and Asian nation can resolve” issues between them.

She same this within the context of sharing stream waters because the 2 countries signed associate degree interim water sharing agreement for the Kushiyara stream, the primary such treaty between them in over twenty five years — the Ganga water written agreement was signed in 1996.

The two sides additionally determined to begin negotiations on a comprehensive trade treaty and strengthen cooperation against act of terrorism and political theory.

Speaking once her bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Modi in capital of India, Hasina same: “Both countries have achieved exceptional progress in a very variety of areas. I recall that the 2 countries have resolved several outstanding problems within the spirit of friendly relationship and cooperation, associate degreed hope that every one outstanding problems as well as the Teesta water-sharing written agreement are over at an early date.”

“Today, I give thanks Aman Modi that we tend to resolved the problem of Kushiyara (river)… therefore i do know as long as Prime Minister Modi is here, Bangladesh and Asian nation can resolve of these issues,” she said, Modi by her facet.

She met President Droupadi Murmu and vice chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar.

Modi same the Kushiyara treaty can profit individuals in southern state and Sylhet in Bangladesh. He additionally same that the 2 countries can share the info on floods.

The two sides, Modi said, can begin discussions on a trade agreement, underlining that the Covid-19 pandemic and also the recent political science challenges build it essential to strengthen bilateral economic ties.

“With the enlargement of property between our 2 countries, and also the development of trade infrastructure on the border, the 2 economies are Cable to connect additional with one another, support one another. Our bilateral trade is growing quickly. Today, Asian nation is that the largest market in Asia for Bangladesh’s exports. To more accelerate this growth, we'll presently begin discussions on the Bilateral Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement,” he said.

Besides the agreement on the Kushiyara water-sharing, the 2 sides signed pacts on railways, space, IT and media.

The spirit of the 1971 war was additionally invoked by the 2 leaders in their statements.

Modi said, “Today, we tend to additionally stressed on cooperation against act of terrorism and political theory. to stay the spirit of 1971 alive, it's additionally important that we tend to along fight such forces, that need to attack our mutual trust.”

Hasina said, “We ar grateful for the priceless support extended by the govt.and also the individuals of Asian nation within the World War I of Liberation of Bangladesh in 1971 that was a watershed moment in our bilateral relations. Since then, Bangladesh-India ties ar anchored in shared history and culture, mutual trust and respect, long standing friendly relationship and continuing cooperation. I appreciate Modiji’s visionary leadership that continues to produce additional momentum to our bilateral relations.”

She said, “I tell that Asian nation is that the most vital and nighest neighbor for Bangladesh. Bangladesh-India bilateral relations ar familiar to be leader for Neighborhood diplomacy.”

The award is known as once Bangabandhu tribal sheik Mujibur Rahman, Hasina’s father.

“Tomorrow, i'll confer the Mujib Scholarship to the direct descendants of the troopers or officers of the defense forces of Asian nation WHO were martyred or gravely wounded throughout the Bangladesh Liberation War,” Hasina same.

As several as one,984 Indian Army personnel were killed within the war, in keeping with the Bangladeshi government.

Earlier, Modi welcome Hasina at the Rashtrapati Bhavan courtyard in capital of India, wherever she was accorded a tri-services guard of honour.

Interacting with reporters at Rashtrapati Bhavan, Hasina same her talks with Modi would specialize in rising the condition of the individuals in their several countries, financial condition alleviation and economic development.

“Our main aim is to develop the economy and fulfill the essential desires of our individuals. With friendly relationship you'll solve any drawback. therefor ewe tend to continually try this,” she said.

Hasina additionally offered floral tributes at sage Gandhi’s memorial in Rajghat. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi known as on her and later same, “India and Bangladesh ar natural allies and it’s crucial that each our countries work towards strengthening this bond.”

written by Nehal Rana...............