Shillong, Jyly 07: The four day meeting at the level of the Inspectors General BSF – Region Commanders BGB level Border Co-ordination Conference Border Security Force (BSF) of India and the Border Guard of Bangladesh (BGB) of Bangladesh concluded to the in Shillong, the meeting began on 1st/July/2024 and concluded today the 4th/July/2024.
Addressing the joint press conference after the meeting Md Shazedur Rahman, Additional Director General, Region Commander, Chattogram the Head of 13 member Bangladesh delegation said that in the meeting they have engaged in productive discussions and have taken significant steps towards enhancing our mutual cooperation.
Also, various issues of bilateral interest which will pave the way towards enhancing the understanding and Co-operation between both the Border Guarding Forces were discussed at length.
Further, special emphasis was given to focus issues particularly insurgent activities, various trans-border crimes including smuggling of contraband items like Psychotropic drugs and narcotic substances, Border violation, and pending infrastructural and developmental works, besides common Co-ordinated Border Management Plan (CBMP).
During the deliberations, sincere commitment of both the Border Guarding Forces in strengthening the existing robust cordial relations was re-emphasized to jointly evolve at viable solutions to various bilateral issues being confronted by both the Forces for creating an environment of peace and tranquility along the International boundary by amicably resolving them and to further strengthening the bond of friendship, mutual trust and co-operation.
Embarking on the path of ‘Confidence Building Measures, the two Border Guarding Forces of India and Bangladesh have been forging ahead in their ever[1]growing friendly relationship by participating in Inspectors General, BSF – Region Commanders, BGB level Border Co-ordination Conference at regular intervals, as per the tradition.
The last such Border Co-ordination conference was held at Chattogram, Bangladesh in September 2023. Over the past few years, BSFand BGB have not only cemented their bond of friendship jointly but have also acquired new dimensions in mutual trust and Cooperation for resolving the bilateral border issues through meaningful dialogues at various command levels.
The primary objectives of this conference is to strengthen the existing mechanisms for border management, discuss issues of mutual concern and address them at various levels, explore new avenues for collaboration. Recognizing the importance of fostering goodwill and mutual understanding, we have discussed initiatives to promote cultural and sports exchanges between the BSF and BGB.
These activities will not only build camaraderie but also enhance mutual respect and trust between our forces. He is pleased to inform that thier discussions have been conducted in the spirit of friendship, understanding, and mutual respect.
They have made considerable progress on several fronts, and I am confident that the agreements and understandings reached during this conference will lead to more robust and effective border management practices.
Our shared vision of a peaceful and secure border can only be realized through continuous dialogue and cooperation, and I look forward to further strengthening our partnership in the coming months and years.
