With one eye on West Bengal, Modi to join twin celebrations as star attraction
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India and Bangladesh share 54 common rivers. During the almost day-long talks in Delhi both sides agreed to expand cooperation to include mitigation of pollution, riverbank protection and basin management.
The early implementation of the
Teesta water pact and flood management were discussed during the secretary-level meeting of the water resources ministries of India and Bangladesh.
The Indian delegation was led by Pankaj Kumar, secretary, water resources while the
Bangladeshi side was led by senior secretary Kabir Bin Anwar.
Bangladesh s side reiterated their request for an early conclusion of the pact with the Indian side expressing their sincere commitment and continued efforts in this regard.
Staff Correspondent,
bdnews24.com
Published: 04 Mar 2021 11:40 AM BdST
Updated: 04 Mar 2021 01:59 PM BdST
S Jaishankar, the external affairs minister of India, has arrived in Dhaka to prepare the ground for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to celebrate 50 years of Bangladesh’s independence. );
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A special flight carrying the minister reached the Bangabandhu Air Base in Dhaka at 10 am on Thursday. He was greeted by his counterpart AK Abdul Momen upon arrival.
The two ministers will hold a bilateral meeting at the state guest house Padma at 12:15 pm. Jaishankar is also scheduled to meet Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in the afternoon.
He will later attend a function at Bharat Bhavan at 5 pm and leave Dhaka afterwards.