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Armies of 2 countries can share experiences

President tells Indian army chief

UNB, Dhaka
President lajuddin Ahmed yesterday said the Bangladesh and Indian armies can share their experiences in various fields and take part in joint training to help further develop and strengthen the existing friendly relations.
The president made the remark when Chief of Indian .Army Staff General Deepak Kapoor called on him at Bangabhaban.
Welcoming the Indian army chief, lajuddin expressed his satisfaction at the current relations between the two countries.
He hoped that Gen Kapoor s visit would help further strengthen the relations between the two close neighbours.
He apprised Indian army chief of Bangladesh's success in curbing militancy and said the people of the country wvuidneversupporttenorism.
He also informed Gen Kapoor about the Bangladesh efforts to strengthen democracy in the country and its preparation for holding a credible general election by December this vear.
The president also underscored the need for Bangladesh and India to work together to face the challenges of gjobcd w arming and arsenic problem. as both the countries are highly vulnerable to the issues.
Gen Kapoor showed keen interest to avail different training facilities in Bangladesh for the Indian army officers.
He said Bangladesh and India have been facing similar challenges in the field of development and survival, particularly in poverty alleviation. curbing terrorism and
facing natural calamities.
The two countries, he said, can together work effectively in facing the problems successfully.
Gen Kapoor, who took part in 1971 operation during the War ol Liberation of Bangladesh as a cap tain of Indian Army, also praised the Bangladeshi people for their courage and patience.
Indian High Commissioner in Dhaka Pinak Ranjan Chakravarty was present at the meeting.
GEN KAPOOR PLACES WREATHS Another report adds: Earlier. Gen Kapoor placed a wreath at' Shikha Anirban" to pay tributes to the memory of the members of the Armed Forces martyred during the War of Liberation in 1971.
Then he went to Senakunja where he was presented a guard of honour by a smartly turned-out Army Contingent. Gen Kapoor inspected the guard and took salute. He planted a sapling on the Senakunja premises.
Later, the Indian army chief paid a courtesy call on Chief of Army Staff General Moeen U Ahmed at Army Headquarters. He discussed with the Army Chief matters of professional interest.
Then he was briefed about different activities of Bangladesh Army at Army Headquarters conference room. General Moeen U Ahmed. Principal Staff Officers of .Army Headquarters and entourage of Indian army chief were also present at the beefing.
Gen Kapoor also called on Chief of Naval Staff Vice Admiral Sarwar Jahan Nizam at Naval Headquarters and Chief of .Air Staff Air Marshal SM ZwucRahmanat Air toadquartets. -■