The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Dhaka

President Professor Dr Iajuddin Ahmed Monday said the Bangladesh and Indian armies can share their experiences in various fields and take part in joint training to help further develop and strengthen the existing friendly relations.

The President made the remark when visiting Chief of Indian Army Staff General Deepak Kapoor called on him at Bangabhaban.

Welcoming the Indian Army Chief, President Iajuddin expressed his satisfaction at the current relations between Bangladesh and India. He hoped that General Kapoor's visit would help further strengthen the relations between the two close neighbours.

The President apprised the Indian Army Chief of Bangladesh's success in curbing militancy and said the people of the country would never support terrorism.

He also informed General Kapoor about the Bangladesh efforts to strengthen democracy in the country and its preparation for holding a credible general election by December this year.

The President also underscored the need for Bangladesh and India to work together to face the challenges of global warming and arsenic problem, as both the countries are highly vulnerable to the issues.

General Kapoor showed keen interest to avail different training facilities in Bangladesh for the Indian army officers.

He said both armies could exchange training facilities and share their experiences in different fields particularly in international peacekeeping.

General Kapoors praised the Bangladesh Army for its excellence in disaster management and its role in facing natural calamities.

He said Bangladesh and India have been facing similar challenges in the field of development and survival, particularly in poverty alleviation, curbing terrorism and facing natural calamities.