Sarbananda Sonowal
Assam Chief Minister Sonowal and Bangladesh Envoy hold talk on issues of mutual interests
Guwahati: Bangladesh High Commissioner to India Muhammad Imran on Friday met Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal at the latter’s official residence in Guwahati and talked on a range of issues with bilateral interests.
During discussion, Chief Minister Sonowal flagged issues concerning bilateral trade and commerce for the mutual interests of both Bangladesh and Assam.
Sonowal while highlighting the areas like agriculture, agricultural products, information technology, textile etc. said that both Assam and Bangladesh should work to explore markets in their respective territories for the mutual benefits.
Sonowal also said that since Assam is a next-door neighbour to Bangladesh, there should be frequent exchange programmes between both the geographical entities. He, therefore, advocated for improvement of connectivity between Assam and Bangladesh through waterways, airways and roadways.
Referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Act East Policy which has ushered in new possibility, Sonowal said that riding on this policy Assam and Bangladesh should collaborate for a new high in their mutual relations.
Bangladesh Envoy Imran said that his country is very eager to have more trade and cultural ties with Assam. He also emphasized on restrengthening import and export between Assam and Bangladesh with cooperative collaborations.
Industry and Commerce Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary, Chief Minister’s Legal Advisor Santanu Bharali, Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister Paban Borthakur, Principal Secretary to Industry and Commerce Dr. K.K. Dwivedi, Assistant High Commissioner of Bangladesh in Guwahati Dr. Shah Mohammad Tanvir Monsur, First Secretary Bangladesh High Commission Zakir Ahmed were present during the meeting.
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