Current highlights of the partnership between the two leaders
- economic sector:
- India and Bangladesh finalised a "Green Partnership" and a shared vision for the Blue Economy.
- Both countries have agreed to start negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) to further expand economic ties.
- Connectivity:
- Both sides signed agreements to pursue broad based relations including in the areas of digital domain, maritime domain and railway connectivity.
- India has decided to open a new Assistant High Commission in Rangpur to benefit the people in the northwestern part of Bangladesh.
- Medical field :
- India will launch e-medical visa for Bangladeshi citizens travelling to India for medical treatment.
- Regarding rivers:
- Both countries have decided to start technical level negotiations for the renewal of the Ganga River Treaty.
- Also, a technical team will also visit Bangladesh to review the conservation and management of Teesta River in Bangladesh.
- Defence Sector :
- Talks were also held to strengthen India-Bangladesh defence relations. Detailed discussions were held from defence production to modernisation of the armed forces. Also, emphasis was laid on strengthening cooperation on terrorism, radicalism and peaceful management of the border.
- Apart from this, India-Bangladesh Friendship Satellite was also discussed.
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