Indo-Bangla naval training programmes stressed
President Zillur Rahman stressed the need for exchanging visits and training programmes for naval officers and sailors of Bangladesh and India to increase professional skills of the both naval forces.
The president said this when Indian Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Nirmal Verma paid a courtesy call on him at Bangabhaban yesterday.
Welcoming the Indian naval chief at Bangabhaban, Zillur recalled that India as a friendly country made a great contribution to the country's War of Liberation in 1971.
Admiral Verma expressed his happiness for visiting the Bangladesh's naval bases including the base in Chittagong. He highly appreciated the performance and skill of Bangladesh naval officers and sailors.
Termed Bangladesh people hardworking, Verma said they would be able to develop the country through dedication and determination.
“We'll be very happy to strengthen the relation and cooperation between the two neighbouring countries in the coming days,” he said.
Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Rajeet Mitter was present on the occasion.
CALLS ON PM
Indian naval chief also called on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at her office yesterday.
After the meeting PM's Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad said the PM recalled the Indian support to the War of Liberation of Bangladesh in 1971.
She said Bangladesh gives importance to the friendly relation with all its neighbours including India.
She also congratulated Verma on India's win in World Cup Cricket 2011.
Verma appreciated the curriculum of the National Defense Staff College of Bangladesh.
Ambassador at large M Ziauddin, Secretary to the Prime Minister's Office Molla Waheeduzzaman, PM's Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad and Military Secretary to the PM Brigadier General Salauddin Miazi were present.
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