Shillong, June 28: India and Bangladesh, emphasized their shared commitment to enhancing trade facilitation and cooperation between the two nations.

Customs officials of both the countries met at the two-day 7th Commissioner level India-Bangladesh Joint Group of Customs Meeting in Shillong on June 27- 28 where many pending ground-level issues were resolved, and several other issues were highlighted for escalation to higher-level appropriate forums, leading to the resolution of numerous customs and trade-related issues.

The four-member Bangladesh delegation was led by Shri Md. Kamruzzaman, Commissioner, Customs, Excise & VAT Commissionerate, Jashore, while the ten-member Indian delegation was led by Shri M. Rahman, Commissioner of Customs Preventive Commissionerate, NER, Shillong.

The meeting was aimed at fostering cooperation, enhance efficiency, and advance shared goals in customs administration, strengthening collective efforts in customs enforcement, trade facilitation, and border security.

The head of the Bangladesh delegation expressed gratitude to the Indian Customs for organizing the meeting and making the deliberations result-oriented. Approved minutes were signed after both sides reached a consensus on several key issues relating to bilateral trade and customs procedures.

“This meeting marks a significant milestone in the bilateral relations between India and Bangladesh, emphasizing their shared commitment to enhancing trade facilitation and cooperation between the two nations. Constructive dialogue and partnership are essential for strengthening the efficiency and effectiveness of cross-border trade, promoting economic growth, and ensuring prosperity” a senior official said.

The decision to regularly hold Commissioner level meetings between India and Bangladesh was agreed upon at the 5th Joint Group of Customs Meeting held in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on February 23, 2009.

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