India, Bangladesh comply with increase co-operation on water sources

India and Bangladesh have agreed to increase cooperation on points regarding water sources together with framework for sharing of river waters, the Ministry of Jal Shakti stated on Wednesday.
This was determined through the India-Bangladesh Water Resources Secretary-level assembly below the framework of the Joint Rivers Commission held on Tuesday.
In the assembly, the Indian delegation was led by Pankaj Kumar, Secretary (Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation ) whereas the Bangladesh aspect was led by Kabir Bin Anwar, Senior Secretary, Ministry of Water Resources.
“Both sides agreed to expand cooperation across entire gamut of water resources issues including framework for sharing of river waters, mitigation of pollution, river bank protection, flood management, basin management etc. A Joint Technical Working Group will provide inputs on the matter,” stated an announcement launched by the Jal Shakti ministry.
“Both sides agreed to schedule the next meeting at Dhaka at mutually convenient dates,” the assertion stated.
“Noting that India and Bangladesh share 54 common rivers which directly impact the livelihood of people in the two countries, both sides commended the close cooperation that exists between India and Bangladesh in the matter,” it added.