Hasina's visit to open a new chapter
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's upcoming visit to India would usher in a new era of Indo-Bangladesh relations and substantially widen the scopes of cooperation between the two countries, said Foreign Minister Dipu Moni yesterday.
"As close neighbours, both the countries don't have any alternatives to joining hands and working together to ensure peace and stability in the region," she told newly appointed Indian High Commissioner Rajeet Mitter when he called on her at the Foreign Ministry.
In response, the envoy said India is eagerly waiting for Bangladesh prime minister and hoped that the visit will open a new chapter of friendly relations between the two countries.
Referring to the historic Ganges Water Sharing Treaty signed during the previous tenure of the Awami League government, Dipu Moni said Bangladesh is keen on holding out hands of cooperation in water related issues.
She emphasised that Bangladesh would appreciate India's favourable response to further duty free access of Bangladeshi commodities to Indian market and removal of NTBs (non-tariff barriers).
During the meeting, they discussed details about the premier's visit.
Welcoming the high commissioner, the foreign minister assured him of government supports in discharging his diplomatic duties and wished him success in his tenure in Bangladesh.
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