Dipu Moni nudges India for early Teesta deal

Foreign Minister Dipu Moni yesterday pushed India for the conclusion of an agreement for Teesta water sharing and ratification of the Land Boundary Agreement 1974 and its protocol signed in 2011 at an early date to enable the two sides to move ahead on other areas of possible cooperation.
The issues came up for discussions when a high-profile business delegation, led by Indian Commerce Secretary SR Rao, met her at her office.
Dipu Moni said there are multiple sectors that the Indian private entrepreneurs could explore for investing or setting up joint venture companies.
She urged the delegation to remove para- tariff and non-tariff barriers towards reducing the huge trade imbalance between the two countries.
Indian Commerce Secretary SR Rao requested the foreign minister to allow Bangladesh territory to export Indian goods to northeastern Indian states.
He emphasised that multimodal transport, especially waterways and railways, might play a crucial role in promoting the trade volume between the two countries.
SR Rao observed that they would boost Bangladesh export to India, especially northeastern states.
President of Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) RV Kanoria was also present. The delegation is visiting Bangladesh to attend the India Show being held in the capital.