Bangladesh looks to Indian ties

on November 2, 2015

Energy security fears and non-traditional threats prompt move.

Bangladesh keen on enhancing cooperation with Indian Navy to tackle threats

Bangladesh today sought greater cooperation with Indian Navy to tackle “non-traditional” threats in the sea as the eastern neighbour gets ready to explore oil and natural gas in its waters.

Bangladesh Navy chief Vice Admiral Muhammad Farid Habib, who is on a four-day official visit to India from today, will be reviewing the existing cooperation between the navies and explore future avenues.

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Source: catchnews.com

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