Bangladesh, India secretary-level talks in Delhi on Wednesday

The shipping secretary-level second intergovernmental committee meeting between Bangladesh and India will begin on Wednesday in New Delhi.

According to a statement issued by the shipping ministry said that the 21st standing committee meeting will also kick off from Wednesday in India’s capital.

It said that shipping secretary Mohammad Mejbah Uddin Chowdhury would lead the secretary level talks and the inter-governmental committee meeting.

Besides, additional secretary AKM Shamimul Haque Siddiqi will lead the 21st standing committee meeting under protocol on inland water transit and trade, the statement said.

A 21-member Bangladesh delegation left Dhaka for New Delhi today for holding the two important meetings, it added.

The meeting will continue till October 22.

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