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Wednesday, September 7, 2011

[ALOCHONA] Indo-Bangla Joint Statement( 65 points )

Indo-Bangla Joint Statement( 65 points )

Bangladesh and India issued a 65-point joint statement today
(Wednesday), on the concluding day of Indian Prime Minister Manmohan
Singh's two-day state visit to Bangladesh, that covers bilateral
issues and cooperation.

Both sides decided to establish a Joint Commission led by the
Ministers of Foreign/External Affairs to jointly coordinate and
oversee implementation of initiatives as well as to explore newer
avenues for cooperation, including progress of activities under the
Framework Agreement.

In the statement, both prime ministers directed officials concerned to
complete necessary formalities for the use of Chittagong and Mongla
seaports for movement of goods to and from India through water, rail
and road.

"The establishment of physical infrastructure would promote exchange
of goods and traffic, and lead to the connectivity of services,
information, ideas, culture and people," it added.

The two Prime Ministers welcomed that there has been progress on the
principles and modalities of interim agreements on sharing of waters
of Teesta and Feni Rivers on fair and equitable basis.

They directed the concerned officials to work towards concluding the
agreements at the earliest.

The Prime Ministers noted that the Joint Rivers Commission (JRC),
Secretary and technical level meetings were discussing various aspects
relating to sharing of waters of the Manu, Muhuri, Khowai, Gumti,
Dharla and Dudhkumar rivers.

Both the Prime Ministers expressed satisfaction at the level of
cooperation between the two countries on security related issues and
reaffirmed their unequivocal and uncompromising position against
terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, including insurgency.

They reiterated the assurance that their respective territories would
not be allowed for any activity inimical to the other and by any
quarter.
The Prime Ministers directed agencies concerned to implement the
Coordinated Border Management Plan signed during the visit of the Home
Minister of India to Bangladesh in July 2011.

The two Prime Ministers underscored the need to conclude an
Extradition Treaty between the two countries expeditiously to complete
the legal framework for bilateral security cooperation.

The Prime Ministers agreed to promote trade, investment and economic
cooperation in a sustainable manner and facilitate trade by road,
rail, inland waterways, shipping and air. Both sides underscored the
need to increase trade volumes and address trade imbalance.

The two Prime Ministers urged expeditious conclusion of Power Purchase
Agreement between BPDB and NTPC for purchase of 250MW power from India
by Bangladesh.

Reiterating the role of SAARC in promoting regional cooperation, the
Prime Ministers agreed to work together in further strengthening
SAARC.

Full text of the joint statement--

1. At the invitation of the Prime Minister of the People's Republic of
Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, the Prime Minister of the Republic of
India, Dr. Manmohan Singh, paid a State visit to Bangladesh from 6-7
September 2011. He was accompanied by Smt. Gursharan Kaur.

2. During the visit, the Prime Minister of India called on H.E. Md.
Zillur Rahman, Hon'ble President of Bangladesh. Foreign Minister Dr.
Dipu Moni called on the Prime Minister of India. The Leader of the
Opposition Begum Khaleda Zia, and President of Jatiya Party Mr. H.M.
Ershad also called on the Prime Minister of India. The meetings and
exchanges were marked by warmth and cordiality on both sides.

3. The Prime Minister of India paid tribute and respect to the memory
of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at Bangabandhu Museum in Dhaka.
He laid a wreath at the National Martyr's Mausoleum at Savar as a mark
of respect to the memory and contribution of the great freedom
fighters of Bangladesh.

4. The official talks between Bangladesh and India were held on 6
September 2011 in an extremely warm, cordial and friendly atmosphere
reflecting the excellent bilateral relations and friendship that exist
between the two countries. The two Prime Ministers led their
respective sides. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina hosted a banquet in the
honour of Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh and the accompanying
delegation.

5. During the official talks, the Prime Minister of India was assisted
by External Affairs Minister Shri S M Krishna, Chief Minister of Assam
Shri Tarun Gogoi, Chief Minister of Meghalaya Dr. Mukul Sangma, Chief
Minister of Mizoram Shri Lal Thanhawla, Chief Minister of Tripura Shri
Manik Sarkar, National Security Advisor Shri Shivshankar Menon,
Foreign Secretary Shri Ranjan Mathai, High Commissioner of India to
Bangladesh Shri Rajeet Mitter, Secretary Ministry of Water Resources
Shri Dhruv Vijai Singh and other senior officials.

6. The Prime Minister of Bangladesh was assisted by Foreign Minister
Dr. Dipu Moni, Finance Minister Mr. A.M.A. Muhith, Home Minister
Advocate Sahara Khatun, Minister for Land Mr. Rezaul Karim Hira, Water
Resources Minister Mr. Ramesh Chandra Sen, Commerce Minister Mr. Faruk
Khan, Advisor for Economic Affairs Dr. Moshiur Rahman, Advisor for
Energy Dr. Tawfique-e-Illahi Chowdhury, Advisor for International
Affairs Dr. Gowher Rizvi, High Commissioner of Bangladesh to India Mr.
Tariq A. Karim, Ambassador-at-Large M. Ziauddin, Principal Secretary
Mr. Abdul Karim, Foreign Secretary Mr. Mijarul Quayes and other senior
officials.

7. During the talks, the two Prime Ministers reiterated the shared
faith in and commitment to the values of secularism, democracy and
social justice. They recognised that the destinies of the peoples of
the two countries were interlinked in their search for peace,
prosperity and stability.

8. Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh lauded the steps taken by Prime
Minister Sheikh Hasina towards strengthening democracy and promoting
peace, security and stability in the region. He added that Bangladesh
is a high growth economy with promising prospects.

9. The Prime Minister of India, on behalf of the Government and people
of India, conveyed appreciation to the Government of Bangladesh for
conferring the Bangladesh Swadhinata Sammanona (Bangladesh Freedom
Honour), the highest Award of Bangladesh for foreign nationals, on
former Prime Minister of India, Smt. Indira Gandhi, for her
extraordinary contribution to the historic Liberation War of
Bangladesh.

10. The two Prime Ministers noted that India and Bangladesh have
entered a new phase in bilateral relations with a pragmatic and
practical approach based on sovereignty, equality, friendship, trust
and understanding for the mutual benefit of their peoples and
collective prosperity of the region.

11. They recalled the landmark visit of H.E. Sheikh Hasina to India in
January 2010 and noted that, during the visit, the two sides had
reached agreement on a set of initiatives that had elevated the
bilateral relations to new heights. The two Prime Ministers noted with
satisfaction the recent exchange of high level visits and agreed that
these exchanges had helped reach understanding on many of the issues
under discussion. They agreed to encourage more such high level
interactions between the two sides.

12. They also welcomed the regular holding of institutional mechanisms
for promoting bilateral relations, such as Foreign Office
Consultations, Commerce Secretary level talks, Joint River Commission
meetings, Home Secretary level talks, BGB-BSF DG level border
conferences as well as meetings of the Joint Working Groups on various
issues.

13. In their desire for the common good, they recognized the need to
exploit the synergies between the two countries for further deepening
of cooperation and widening of the relationship into newer areas and
towards that end, agreed on a number of measures.

14. The two sides signed the following historic accords:

i. Framework Agreement on Cooperation for Development

ii. Protocol to the Agreement Concerning the Demarcation of the Land
Boundary between India and Bangladesh and Related Matters

15. The following bilateral documents were also signed during the visit:

i. Addendum to the MoU between India and Bangladesh to Facilitate
Overland Transit Traffic between Bangladesh and Nepal

ii. Memorandum of Understanding on Renewable Energy Cooperation

iii. Memorandum of Understanding on Conservation of the Sundarban

iv. Protocol on Conservation of the Royal Bengal Tiger of the Sunderban

v. Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in the field of Fisheries

vi. Memorandum of Understanding on Mutual Broadcast of Television Programmes

vii. Memorandum of Understanding between Jawaharlal Nehru University
and Dhaka University

viii. Memorandum of Understanding on Academic Cooperation between
National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), India and BGMEA
Institute of Fashion and Technology (BIFT), Bangladesh.

16. Both sides welcomed the conclusion of the comprehensive "Framework
Agreement on Cooperation for Development" that outlines the shared
vision for durable and long-term cooperation to achieve mutual peace,
prosperity and stability.

17. Both sides decided to establish a Joint Commission led by the
Ministers of Foreign/External Affairs to jointly coordinate and
oversee implementation of initiatives as well as to explore newer
avenues for cooperation, including progress of activities under the
Framework Agreement.

18. The two Prime Ministers welcomed that there has been progress on
the principles and modalities of interim agreements on sharing of
waters of Teesta and Feni Rivers on fair and equitable basis. They
directed the concerned officials to work towards concluding the
agreements at the earliest.

19. The Prime Ministers noted that the Joint Rivers Commission (JRC),
Secretary and technical level meetings were discussing various aspects
relating to sharing of waters of the Manu, Muhuri, Khowai, Gumti,
Dharla and Dudhkumar rivers.

20. The two Prime Ministers noted with satisfaction that the following
decisions flowing from the Joint Communiqué of January 2010 had been
implemented:

a) Dredging of the river Ichhamati along the common reach between
Angrail and Kalanchi bridges has been completed;

b) The river bank protection works along Mahananda, Karatoa, Nagar,
Kulik, Atrai, Dharla, Punarbhaba, Feni, Khowai, Surma etc. are being
carried out in phases.

21. The Prime Minister of India reiterated the assurance that India
would not take steps on the Tipaimukh project that would adversely
impact Bangladesh.

22. The Prime Ministers expressed satisfaction at the level of
cooperation between the two countries on security related issues and
reaffirmed their unequivocal and uncompromising position against
terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, including insurgency.
They reiterated the assurance that their respective territories would
not be allowed for any activity inimical to the other and by any
quarter.

23. They noted with satisfaction the signing of the Coordinated Border
Management Plan during the visit of the Home Minister of India to
Bangladesh in July 2011. They expressed confidence that it would
enhance cooperation between the border guarding forces of the two
countries, and enable them to manage the identified vulnerable areas
with a view to preventing criminal activities, illegal movement, acts
of violence and loss of lives along the border areas. The Prime
Ministers directed the concerned agencies to implement the Plan
immediately. They welcomed the decision to henceforth hold annual
consultations at the level of Home Ministers.

24. The two Prime Ministers underscored the need to conclude an
Extradition Treaty between the two countries expeditiously to complete
the legal framework for bilateral security cooperation while
expressing satisfaction that the Agreement on Mutual Legal Assistance
on Criminal Matters, Agreement on the Transfer of Sentenced Persons
and Agreement on Combating International Terrorism, Organised Crime
and Illicit Drug Trafficking, signed in January 2010, were now in
force following their ratification.

25. The Prime Ministers expressed deep satisfaction at the conclusion
of the Protocol to the 1974 Land Boundary Agreement which paves the
way for settlement of the long pending land boundary issues including
the undemarcated areas, territories under adverse possession and
exchange of enclaves. The historic agreement, which is based on ground
realities, would further contribute to amity and harmony in border
areas and create a conducive environment for enhanced bilateral
cooperation. The two Prime Ministers also expressed satisfaction at
the signing of strip maps by the Plenipotentiaries. They resolved to
complete the ratification process and implement the Agreement
expeditiously.

26. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina expressed deep appreciation of the
Government of Bangladesh for facilitating 24-hour unfettered access to
Bangladesh nationals through the Tin Bigha Corridor. She noted that
the fulfillment of the long pending promise would have a significantly
positive impact on the lives of the people of Angarpota-Dahagram.

27. The Prime Ministers agreed to promote trade, investment and
economic cooperation in a sustainable manner and facilitate trade by
road, rail, inland waterways, shipping and air. Both sides underscored
the need to increase trade volumes and address trade imbalance. Prime
Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh announced the decision of the Government
of India to remove all forty six textile lines which are of interest
to Bangladesh from India's Negative List for LDCs under the provisions
of SAFTA, thereby reducing the applicable duty rate to zero with
immediate effect. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina conveyed appreciation
for this major step on improved market access extended to Bangladesh
aimed at reducing the existing trade imbalance.

28. The Prime Ministers underscored the importance of harmonization of
standards and mutual recognition of certificates for promoting
bilateral trade and expressed appreciation for efforts being taken
towards this end. The Prime Minister of Bangladesh thanked the Indian
side for undertaking the upgradation of laboratories of the BSTI and
for training of the Bangladesh Standards Testing Institute (BSTI)
personnel in India. It was agreed that a bilateral cooperation
agreement between the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and the
Bangladesh Standards Testing Institute (BSTI) would be concluded at an
early date.

29. Recognizing the need to address factors including non tariff and
para tariff barriers and port restrictions that hamper the natural
growth of bilateral trade, the Prime Ministers directed concerned
officials to identify and remove all barriers to unfettered bilateral
trade.

30. The two Prime Ministers welcomed the opening of
Banglabandha-Fulbari Land Port for bilateral trade between Bangladesh
and India. They also expressed satisfaction at the Indian initiative
to develop seven Integrated Check Posts (ICPs), and noted that this
would facilitate trade between the two countries. They directed the
concerned officials to hold the meetings of the Sub-Group on
Infrastructure so that necessary infrastructure could be developed at
the identified Land Ports / Land Custom Stations (LCS) on both sides
expeditiously.

31. The two Prime Ministers welcomed the inauguration of the border
haat in Baliamari (Kurigram)-Kalaichar (West Garo Hills) and the
proposed inauguration in Balat (East Khasi Hills)-Dalora (Sunamganj)
as a fulfillment of the long standing demand of the local people of
the area. They noted that the resulting economic activity would
contribute to the economic upliftment of the people of the area
surrounding the border haats. Both sides agreed to open new border
haats at mutually agreed locations.

32. Welcoming the exchange of Instruments of Ratification of the
Bilateral Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement, the two Prime
Ministers reiterated their call for increasing investments including
joint ventures in each other's country. They underscored the role of
the private sector as very important in bringing qualitative and
quantitative change in the development process. The Indian Prime
Minister appreciated the announcement of the Bangladesh Prime Minister
regarding the establishment of a Special Economic Zone for Indian
investments.

33. Both sides agreed to examine the establishment of new land ports /
LCS / immigration points to facilitate trade and movement of people.

34. The two Prime Ministers noted that both sides had already signed
the Standard Operating Procedures allowing movement of trucks carrying
goods from Nepal and Bhutan to Land Customs Stations in Bangladesh. It
was agreed to work towards concluding Motor Vehicles Agreement for
regulation of Passenger and Cargo traffic.

35. Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh thanked the government of
Bangladesh for allowing passage of ODC cargo for the Palatana power
project in Tripura.

36. The Prime Ministers noted with satisfaction the operationalisation
of Ashuganj and Silghat as additional Ports of Call under the
bilateral Inland Water Transit and Trade Protocol. He also expressed
his appreciation for the successful commencement of trial run of the
bulk cargo for Tripura using multi-modal facilities through Ashuganj
port. It was agreed that the construction of an Inland Container
Terminal at Ashuganj would be expedited and pending that, the port
could be used for movement of bulk cargo immediately as far as
practicable.

37. Both sides agreed to expedite works for enabling night navigation
facilities on the Protocol routes. They agreed to allow movement of
containerized cargo by rail and water and to work towards its early
operationlisation.

38. Both the Prime Ministers directed that necessary steps be taken to
expedite construction of a bridge over river Feni as per the alignment
already agreed between the two sides.

39. The Prime Ministers directed the concerned officials that the MoU
regarding development of railway infrastructure at the border point
between Agartala and Akhaura should be concluded and the execution of
rail line commenced at the earliest.

40. Bangladesh Prime Minister expressed her appreciation to the Indian
Prime Minister for amendment of the MoU between the Bangladesh and
Indian Railways allowing Rohanpur-Singabad as an additional route for
both bulk and container cargo for Nepalese rail transit traffic.
Bangladesh side also appreciated the assistance from India for the
movement of fertilizers from Bangladesh to Nepal by rail route. They
also agreed to re-establish rail connections between
Chilahati-Haldibari and Kulaura-Mahishashan in the spirit of
encouraging revival of old linkages and transport routes between the
two countries.

41. The Prime Ministers directed that necessary formalities for the
use of Chittagong and Mongla seaports for movement of goods to and
from India through water, rail and road should be completed urgently.

42. Both the Prime Ministers noted that road, rail and waterways were
building blocks to an inter-dependent and mutually beneficial
relationship among the countries of the region. The establishment of
physical infrastructure would promote exchange of goods and traffic,
and lead to the connectivity of services, information, ideas, culture
and people.

43. The two sides welcomed the signing of the MoU for cooperation in
the Renewable Energy sector between the two countries, noting that
cooperation in this sector was essential to meet the growing energy
demands of the two countries and to supplement the conventional
sources.

44. The two Prime Ministers urged expeditious conclusion of Power
Purchase Agreement between BPDB and NTPC for purchase of 250MW power
from India by Bangladesh. It was agreed that Bangladesh would procure
the additional 250MW of power from the open market in India utilizing
the full capacity of the power transmission line being established
through inter-grid connectivity at Bheramara and Behrampur.

45. The two Prime Ministers noted that BPDB and NTPC were working
towards concluding a Joint Venture Agreement for setting up of 1320MW
coal based power plant in Bagerhat. They directed the concerned
officials to complete all formalities for operationalising the project
expeditiously. They also directed the concerned officials to undertake
necessary steps for conducting feasibility reports for the setting up
of a similar 1320MW coal based power plant at a suitable location in
Chittagong.

46. Both the Prime Ministers agreed to promote and support joint
research projects and exchange of scientific personnel. In this
context, the Prime Minister of India conveyed that India would invite
from Bangladesh eminent scientists and researchers to participate in
the Indian National Science Congress, and school children to
participate in the Annual National Children Science Congress.

47. The two Prime Ministers expressed satisfaction at the programmes
orgainsed for the joint celebration to commemorate the 150th birth
anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore. They directed officials of both
sides to remain engaged in the joint effort and take it to a
successful conclusion in May 2012. They noted that the joint
celebration had enthused the people on both sides to explore the
common cultural heritage and linkages and had promoted exchanges not
only among Tagore experts, but also a whole range of artists, singers,
dancers, dramatists, poets, writers, actors, etc. which had led to
greater understanding among the two sides. It was agreed that the 90th
Anniversary of the publication of Bidrohi by Poet Nazrul Islam would
be jointly celebrated. Bangladesh Prime Minister conveyed her
intention to set up a Bangladesh Bhaban in Shantiniketan as a resource
centre for use of the visiting academicians and researchers from
Bangladesh.

48. Recognizing the urgent need of trained doctors and specialists in
the field of healthcare in Bangladesh, the two Prime Ministers agreed
to set up a programme for training of Bangladesh doctors in premier
Indian medical institutes.

49. Bangladesh Prime Minister appreciated the concurrence of the
Government of India to the opening of a Deputy High Commission of
Bangladesh in Mumbai. In addition, both sides agreed to consider
further strengthening diplomatic and consular presence in each other's
countries.

50. Recognizing the value of television channels as a means to promote
cultural exchange and dissemination of information, the two Prime
Ministers welcomed the signing of MoU on Mutual Broadcast of
Television Programmes between Doordarshan and Bangladesh Television.
Noting that there are no restrictions, they encourgaed private
channels to explore opportunities to expand the viewership in each
other's countries.

51. The two Prime Ministers underscored the need to preserve the
memory of freedom fighters by undertaking various initiatives,
including observance of anniversaries of their martyrdom. The Indian
side informed that it would enhance scholarships to the heirs of
Muktijoddhas from Bangladesh to pursue higher secondary and graduate
studies. Bangladesh side requested facilitation for setting up of
memorial plaques and visits of family members to the identified graves
of freedom fighters buried along the border in the Indian States of
Tripura, Meghalaya, Assam and West Bengal.

52. The Prime Minister of Bangladesh expressed appreciation for the
assistance provided by the Indian side in the construction of 2800
core shelters for families affected by the Sidr cyclone and the
construction of Theatre and Music Departments of Kalabhaban in the
University of Dhaka.

53. The Prime Ministers expressed satisfaction at the utilisation of
the US$ 1 billion Line of Credit extended by India and noted that it
would significantly enhance infrastructure and capacities in
Bangladesh. The credit would finance a number of projects identified
by Bangladesh, including for supply of BG locomotives, tank wagons,
passenger coaches and infrastructure projects such as Khulna-Mongla
rail line and rail bridges over Titas and Bhairab rivers for
strengthening Bangladesh Railways, purchase of buses for Dhaka city
public transportation and dredgers for capital and maintenance
dredging of Bangladesh rivers. They directed the concerned officials
of both India and Bangladesh to complete all necessary measures for
the speedy implementation of the projects so that the benefits would
accrue to the people at an early date.

54. The Prime Minister of India Dr. Manmohan Singh announced grant to
Bangladesh for several cooperation and developmental projects and
other initiatives, including :

a) Construction of state-of-the-art India-Bangladesh Culture Centre in Dhaka;

b) Undertaking feasibility study for upgradation of Dhaka-Chittagong
railway line;

c) Construction of railway line between Akhaura and Agartala;

d) New Indian Scholarship to 100 students at graduate, post graduate
and Doctoral/ research level;

e) Setting up of an IT Lab in a model school in each of the 64
districts in Bangladesh;

f) Setting up of IT centres in Bangladesh Public Administration
Training Centre, Military Institute of Science and Technology and
Bangladesh Police Academy;

g) Provision of solar lanterns to 2800 families affected by the Sidr Cyclone.

55. Recognizing the urgency of protecting and conserving the fragile
ecosystem of Sundarban, the world's largest mangrove forest, the two
Prime Ministers expressed satisfaction at the signing of the MoU on
Conservation of the Sundarban and a Protocol on the Conservation of
the Royal Bengal Tiger of the Sundarban. They expressed confidence
that the combined efforts of the two sides would lead to the
sustenance and preservation of this common heritage.

56. Reiterating the role of SAARC in promoting regional cooperation,
they agreed to work together in further strengthening SAARC, including
by expanding areas of cooperation, and as partners in achieving the
full implementation of all existing SAARC projects and Agreements.

57. Both sides reviewed various steps taken to strengthen sub-regional
and regional cooperation, including under BIMSTEC and other regional
initiatives.

58. Both Prime Ministers agreed that the two sides would harness
advantages of regional and sub-regional cooperation in power, water
resources, transport and other forms of connectivity, food security,
education, environment and sustainable development to mutual
advantage. They directed relevant authorities of both sides to study
and formulate, in consultation with experts of the countries of the
region, necessary terms for undertaking joint projects in the field of
water resources management and hydro-power.

59. The two leaders agreed to promote trade in services under the
SAARC Agreement on Trade in Services and directed early completion of
work for harmonization of education curricula and mutual recognition
of degrees between the two countries.

60. Both Prime Ministers reiterated the importance of an effective
multilateral system, centred on a strong United Nations, as a key
factor in tackling global challenges. In this context, they also
recognized the need to pursue the reform of the main UN bodies,
including the Security Council. The Prime Minister of Bangladesh
reiterated her country's support for India's candidature for permanent
membership of an expanded and reformed UN Security Council. Both sides
noted with satisfaction contributions of both countries to UN
peacekeeping operations.

61. The two Prime Ministers underscored the need for strengthening and
reform of multilateral financial institutions and enhancing the voice
and participation of developing countries in international economic
decision-making.

62. Both sides agreed that climate change was one of the most
important global challenges. They reaffirmed the provisions and
principles of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate
Change (UNFCCC), including that of common but differentiated
responsibilities. It was agreed that adaptation programmes for
environment protection were essential to combat climate change. They
agreed to collaborate on matters of mutual interest to preserve common
eco-systems and coordinate their response in international fora. They
also stressed the need to meet the over-riding priority of poverty
eradication and sustainable development and agreed to enhance
cooperation on issues related to bio-diversity.

63. The two sides expressed their conviction that Prime Minister Dr
Manmohan Singh's visit to Bangladesh and signing of historic documents
between the two countries marks a watershed in the bilateral
relationship between two close and friendly neighbours.

64. The Prime Minister of India thanked the Prime Minister of
Bangladesh for the warmth, cordiality and gracious hospitality
extended to him and members of his delegation during their stay in
Bangladesh.

65. Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh extended an invitation to Prime
Minister Sheikh Hasina to pay a visit to India. The invitation was
accepted and it was agreed that the dates of the visit would be
finalised through diplomatic channels.

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