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Begum Zia meets Venkatraman, Shekhar

Bilateral issues can be resolved thru’ talks
NEW DELHI. May 25 : Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia has stressed the need for amicable settlement of all outstanding bilateral problems through dialogue, reports UNB.
Begum Zia who was here for former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi's funeral called on the Indian President R Venkatra-
man at the Rashtrapati Bhaban FYlday.
This was her first trip abroad since she took over as the Prime Minister in March 19. She was accompanied by Foreign Minister ASM Mus-tafizur Rahman. State Minister for Post and Telecommunication Shamsul Islam.
Reciprocating. Venkatraman said his country would try to evolve ways to cooperate in Bangladesh's development efforts.
Ganges water sharing, transfer of Tin Blgha Corridor, ownership of South Talpatti island are the main Irritants between the two countries.
Begum Zia recalled the contribution of Rajiv Gandhi in upholding democracy In his country and said the efforts of India would encourage the neighbouring countries. She also recalled the visits of Rajiv-Gandhi to Bangladesh.
Prime Minister also hoped that the relationship between the SAARC countries would be strengthened in the days to come.
Condoling the death of Rajiv-Gandhi begum Zia said the people of India lost a great son of its soil.
Indian President said the visit of Begum Zia reflected the "excellent relations between the two countries". Indian President also said the relations between India and Bangladesh are associated with traditions.
Lat^r. Begum Zta called on Indian Prime Minister Chandra Shekhar at his official residence and expressed her deep sympathy with the people of India at this hour of national mourning.
Wangchuk
Begum Zia has stressed on making South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) more effective so that member countries can stand on their own feet. This was conveyed to Butanese King Jigme Singe Wangchuck who called on her at a hotel here Friday.
Begum Zia said late Presi-dent Zlaur Rahman was the architect of SAARC and her government was making efforts to materialise the dreams of the’ late leader.
Prime Minister Invited Bhutanese King to visit Bangladesh and the King gladly accepted the Invitation
Wangchuk lauded the role of late President Zlaur Rahman tn setting up Bhutan's resident embassy In Dhaka and signing of trade agreement between the two countries.
Arafat
Palestinian Liberation Organisation (PLO) Chairman Yaseer Arafat and French Deputy Prime Minister Lionel Jospin also called on Begum Zia separately.
During the meeting with Arafat. Begum Zia said that the people of Bangladesh would always extend their support In realising the rights and materialising the hopes and aspirations of the Palestinian people.
She Invited Arafat to visit Bangladesh and he accepted the Invitation.
During the meeting with Begum Zia French Deputy Prime Minister Lionel Jospin said hls country was ready to provide all sorts of assistance in Bangladesh's development efforts.
Begum Zia urged the French Minister to cooperate with Bangladesh in rebuilding the damaged flood embankments and solving navigation problems of the Chittagong port.