Dhaka, Delhi exchange views on common security challenges

Bangladesh and India have exchanged views on common
security challenges and discussed ways to further strengthen their defence ties
as an important component of their overall bilateral relationship.
Indian High Commissioner to
Bangladesh Pranay Verma called on the Prime Minister's Defence Adviser Brig Gen
(Retd) Dr AKM Shamsul Islam and exchanged views on 'common security challenges'
and agreed to work together to promote peace, security and stability in the
region.
The meeting was held yesterday, said
the Indian High Commission in Dhaka today.
They underlined the importance of sustained development of India-Bangladesh
ties, and affirmed the unshakeable bond between the two countries rooted in
their shared sacrifices during Bangladesh's Liberation War of 1971.
The two sides reviewed their wide-ranging
security and defence cooperation, including bilateral consultation mechanisms,
training exchanges, capacity building initiatives and exchanges between the
defence institutes of the two countries.
The High Commissioner conveyed
India's willingness to work closely with the Government of Bangladesh to
enhance their multifaceted cooperation based on mutual interest and mutual
benefit.
















