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“The Indian minister informed Dipu Moni that the rice price would be cheaper than that in the international market and that New Delhi was also ready to export 12,000 tonnes of sugar to Dhaka.
Krishna also assured the minister that necessary steps were being taken to stop the killing of innocent Bangladeshis along the border.
The ministers expressed their satisfaction over the recommendations of the Standing Committee of foreign secretaries regarding endorsement of the draft SAARC Charter of Democracy.
They also endorsed the standing committee recommendations to fully make operational the South Asia University and for establishment of the South Asia Forum.
During the meeting, the Bangladeshi foreign minister raised the issue of augmentation of Ganges water during the dry season, and expressed interest in setting up joint venture projects to tap Bhutan’s hydro-power.
“She also sought Delhi’s support in the sale of 200 megawatt electricity, from Palatana power project in Tripura to Bangladesh,” the release added.
In the meeting, Dhaka had requested Delhi to issue notification to allow Nepal and Bhutan transit through India, which would give the two countries access to the Mongla and Chittagong ports.”
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