India, Bangladesh Reiterate to Boost Mutual Ties in Security & Border Issues

India and Bangladesh reiterated their commitment to further expand and strengthen mutual cooperation in security and border-related issues.

 

The 19th Home Secretary-Level Meeting between India and Bangladesh was held today.

 

It was held in the backdrop of ‘Mujib Barsho’, 50 years of the Bangladesh Liberation War, and the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries.

 

The Indian delegation was led by Home Secretary Mr. Ajay Kumar Bhalla and the Bangladesh delegation was led by Senior Secretary, Public Security Division Mr. Mostafa Kamal Uddin.

 

Both sides appreciated the cooperation between the two countries and the action taken to address the menace of terrorism and extremism in an effective manner.

 

India and Bangladesh reaffirmed not to allow



the territory of either country to be used for any activity inimical to each other’s interests. Bangladesh appreciated the assistance provided by India in the field of training and capacity building for various security agencies.

 

Early completion of pending fencing along the Indo- Bangladesh Border was also discussed.

 

Both sides also appreciated the effective functioning of the Coordinated Border Management Plan to control illegal cross-border activities.

 

India and Bangladesh agreed to further enhance the level of cooperation to prevent the smuggling of Fake Indian Currency Notes and contraband.

 

Both sides also appreciated the holding of the inaugural Police Chiefs’ Dialogue in January this year, implementing the decision taken at the Home Minister Level Talks held in August 2019.