New Delhi [India], in a major diplomatic engagement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina oversaw the exchange of several Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) and agreements aimed at enhancing cooperation in various sectors.
The ceremony took place at Hyderabad House in Delhi and marked a pivotal moment in India-Bangladesh relations.
The agreements exchanged included a shared vision for India-Bangladesh digital partnership: Bangladesh Foreign Secretary Masood Bin Momen and Indian Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra facilitated the exchange of documents, underlining mutual commitments in digital collaboration.
A shared vision on the India-Bangladesh Green Partnership focused on environmental initiatives and sustainable development goals.
An MoU was exchanged on Maritime Cooperation and Blue Economy: Strengthening ties in maritime security, cooperation and exploring opportunities in the blue economy sector.
An MoU for cooperation in health and medicine was renewed, reflecting the continued healthcare collaboration between the two nations.
Additionally, an MoU was exchanged between In-Space and the Ministry of ICT and Telecommunication of Bangladesh, enhancing cooperation in space technology and satellite communications, signed by the Chairman and CEO of Bangladesh Satellite Company Ltd, Shahjahan Mehmood, and the Secretary, Department of Space, S Somnath.
An MoU was exchanged between the Ministry of Railways of India and the Ministry of Railways of Bangladesh. With an aim to improve rail connectivity and facilitate smoother cross-border transportation, the MoU was exchanged by Mohamed Humayun Kabir and Railway Board Chairman Jaya Sinha.
Another Oceanography Cooperation MoU was exchanged to promote joint research and exploration in ocean sciences, signed by Bangladesh High Commissioner to India Mohammed Mustafizur Rahman and Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma.
An MoU was renewed between the NDMA (National Disaster Management Authority) and the Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief of Bangladesh to strengthen disaster management strategies and resilience efforts.
Prime Minister Modi and Prime Minister Hasina also oversaw the renewal of the MoU for Cooperation in Fisheries, which will continue joint efforts in sustainable fisheries management and aquaculture.
An MoU was also exchanged between DSSC (Defence Services Staff College) Wellington and DSCSC (Defence Services Command and Staff College) Mirpur which will promote military education and cooperation in strategic studies, exchanged in the field of defence.
This exchange of MoUs came after Prime Minister Modi and the visiting Prime Minister of Bangladesh held delegation-level talks.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh will pay a two-day state visit to India from June 21 to 22, marking the first foreign guest on a bilateral state visit to India after the formation of the Modi 3.0 government.
Prime Minister Modi and Prime Minister Hasina also held bilateral talks at Hyderabad House today.
The ceremony took place at Hyderabad House in Delhi and marked a pivotal moment in India-Bangladesh relations.
The agreements exchanged included a shared vision for India-Bangladesh digital partnership: Bangladesh Foreign Secretary Masood Bin Momen and Indian Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra facilitated the exchange of documents, underlining mutual commitments in digital collaboration.
A shared vision on the India-Bangladesh Green Partnership focused on environmental initiatives and sustainable development goals.
An MoU was exchanged on Maritime Cooperation and Blue Economy: Strengthening ties in maritime security, cooperation and exploring opportunities in the blue economy sector.
An MoU for cooperation in health and medicine was renewed, reflecting the continued healthcare collaboration between the two nations.
Additionally, an MoU was exchanged between In-Space and the Ministry of ICT and Telecommunication of Bangladesh, enhancing cooperation in space technology and satellite communications, signed by the Chairman and CEO of Bangladesh Satellite Company Ltd, Shahjahan Mehmood, and the Secretary, Department of Space, S Somnath.
An MoU was exchanged between the Ministry of Railways of India and the Ministry of Railways of Bangladesh. With an aim to improve rail connectivity and facilitate smoother cross-border transportation, the MoU was exchanged by Mohamed Humayun Kabir and Railway Board Chairman Jaya Sinha.
Another Oceanography Cooperation MoU was exchanged to promote joint research and exploration in ocean sciences, signed by Bangladesh High Commissioner to India Mohammed Mustafizur Rahman and Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma.
An MoU was renewed between the NDMA (National Disaster Management Authority) and the Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief of Bangladesh to strengthen disaster management strategies and resilience efforts.
Prime Minister Modi and Prime Minister Hasina also oversaw the renewal of the MoU for Cooperation in Fisheries, which will continue joint efforts in sustainable fisheries management and aquaculture.
An MoU was also exchanged between DSSC (Defence Services Staff College) Wellington and DSCSC (Defence Services Command and Staff College) Mirpur which will promote military education and cooperation in strategic studies, exchanged in the field of defence.
This exchange of MoUs came after Prime Minister Modi and the visiting Prime Minister of Bangladesh held delegation-level talks.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh will pay a two-day state visit to India from June 21 to 22, marking the first foreign guest on a bilateral state visit to India after the formation of the Modi 3.0 government.
Prime Minister Modi and Prime Minister Hasina also held bilateral talks at Hyderabad House today.