Bangladesh, Indian armies can share experiences in various fields: President
Tuesday, 29 July 2008
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, reports UNB.
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 relationship between Bangladesh and India. He hoped that General Kapoor's visit would help strengthen further 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 this country would never support terrorism.
He also informed General Kapoor about Bangladesh's 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 the armies can exchange training facilities and share their experiences in different fields particularly in international peace-keeping.
General Kapoor 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 fields of development and survival, particularly in poverty alleviation, curbing terrorism and facing natural calamities. The two countries, he said, can work together effectively in facing the problems successfully.
Gen Kapoor, who took part in operations during the Liberation War of Bangladesh in 1971 as a Captain of Indian Army, also praised the Bangladeshi people for their courage and patience.
Indian High Commissioner in Dhaka Pinak Ranjan Chakravorty was, among others, present at the meeting. Secretary to the President Md Sirajul Islam, Military Secretary to the President Maj Gen Mohammad Ruhul Amin and President's Press Secretary Abdul Awal Howlader were also present.
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 relationship between Bangladesh and India. He hoped that General Kapoor's visit would help strengthen further 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 this country would never support terrorism.
He also informed General Kapoor about Bangladesh's 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 the armies can exchange training facilities and share their experiences in different fields particularly in international peace-keeping.
General Kapoor 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 fields of development and survival, particularly in poverty alleviation, curbing terrorism and facing natural calamities. The two countries, he said, can work together effectively in facing the problems successfully.
Gen Kapoor, who took part in operations during the Liberation War of Bangladesh in 1971 as a Captain of Indian Army, also praised the Bangladeshi people for their courage and patience.
Indian High Commissioner in Dhaka Pinak Ranjan Chakravorty was, among others, present at the meeting. Secretary to the President Md Sirajul Islam, Military Secretary to the President Maj Gen Mohammad Ruhul Amin and President's Press Secretary Abdul Awal Howlader were also present.