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In the wake of maritime boundary verdict, the Indian government on Tuesday said the settlement of the dispute will further enhance mutual understanding and goodwill between India and Bangladesh by putting an end to a long-pending issue, reports UNB.

"We believe the settlement of the maritime boundary [dispute] will further enhance mutual understanding and goodwill between India and Bangladesh by bringing to closure a long pending issue," said official spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs of India Syed Akbaruddin.

He also said the settlement of the maritime boundary paves the way for the economic development of this part of the Bay of Bengal, which will be beneficial to both countries.