India prioritises to implement all deals
Says new envoy
India attaches top priority to successfully implement all the agreements and MoUs signed between the two countries, Pankaj Saran, Indian high commissioner to Bangladesh, said yesterday.
“I am specially assigned here to work on rapid implementation of all agreements and Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) signed between India and Bangladesh,” he said while presenting his credentials to President Zillur Rahman at Bangabhaban.
During the meeting, Pankaj said the Indian government has been working with Bangladesh giving top priority to Teesta water sharing issue, and expressed his hope that it would be resolved as soon as possible.
“My first job is to make the relationships deeper and stronger between the two countries,” he said adding that the two countries are enjoying excellent relations.
The envoy said the Indian government has expressed keenness to open more border haats (markets) between the two countries in the days to come.
“The people of the two countries have been enjoying an excellent trading atmosphere at the border haats being operated in Kurigram district,” he added.
Describing Bangladesh as a potential country, Pankaj said it has been achieving economic progress tremendously and would soon turn into a developed nation.
Welcoming the high commissioner to Bangabhaban, President Zillur Rahman said India is the friendliest country of Bangladesh.
He also recalled the contributions of India during the country's Liberation War.
The president thanked the government and people of India for their support and cooperation to Bangladesh.
Zillur Rahman also assured his all-out support and cooperation to the Indian envoy in discharging his responsibilities in Bangladesh.
Earlier, the high commissioner was given a guard of honour by the President's Guard Regiment on Bangabhaban premises.
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