Bangladesh, three neighbours weigh power trade
Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and Nepal yesterday discussed the scope for power trade and inter-grid connectivity between themselves and decided to explore the possibility of using multi-modal transport to meet commercial as well as tourist needs.
The issues figured during the second meetings of the Joint Working Groups (JWGs) of these countries on sub-regional Cooperation on Water Resources Management and Power/Hydropower and on Connectivity and Transit.
The JWG also discussed the potential for closer cooperation in future power projects, a statement of India's Ministry of External Affairs said, as the two-day meetings concluded in New Delhi.
"It was agreed that joint efforts would be made to explore harnessing of water resources, including hydropower and power, from other sources available in the sub-region. It was also agreed to exchange lists of potential future hydropower/power projects to be undertaken jointly involving at least three countries on an equitable basis," it said.
The JWG took stock of the existing bilateral arrangements between these countries on data sharing for flood forecasting and discussed ways of improving the same.
The JWG on connectivity and transit agreed on the significance of agreements to enable movement of motor vehicles and railways among the four countries.
"The meeting exchanged ideas on potential cargo (both road and railway) and bus routes involving at least three countries in addition to the existing bilateral routes," the statement said.
The usefulness of sharing trade infrastructure at land border stations and harmonisation of customs procedures were also discussed, it added.
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