PM MODI, HASINA LAUNCH KEY RAIL, POWER PROJECTS

Inauguration of the projects set to boost ties between two nations.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina jointly inaugurated three Indian-assisted development projects via video conferencing on Wednesday.

The three projects are the Akhaura-Agartala CrossBorder Rail Link, KhulnaMongla Port Rail Line and Unit-II of the Maitree Super Thermal Power Plant in Rampal, Bangladesh. The inauguration of rail and power sector projects between India and Bangladesh lay focus on strengthening ties and partnership between the two countries.

Calling the inauguration of the Akhaura-Agartala rail link a historic moment, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that this is the first rail link between Bangladesh and the North Eastern states of India. He said that Tripura has had a strong bond with Bangladesh since the days of its Liberation struggle, and added that the internal trade between India and Bangladesh has tripled in the last 9 years. Bangladesh Prime Minister

Sheikh Hasina said: “The joint inauguration of these important projects manifests the firm friendship and collaboration between our two friendly countries. I would like to thank PM Modi for the warm hospitality during my visit in September 2023 to attend the G20 Summit. I express my gratitude for your commitment to strengthening the bonds of friendship between our two countries.”