DHAKA: Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pankaj Saran on Sunday said India deeply gives importance to its relations with Bangladesh and lauds the progress made by the people of Bangladesh especially under the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
The High Commissioner made the disclosure while addressing a function of the golden jubilee celebration of Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) here.
Pankaj Saran said, “We will not allow our territory to be used for any activities that are harmful to the welfare of Bangladesh. We value our cooperation and tradition of regular consultations on issues which affect our mutual wellbeing and security.”
“India wishes to see a stable, peaceful and prosperous Bangladesh,” he added.
He thanked Bangladesh for the cooperation and mutual relations between two countries.
Pankaj Saran also thanked the President of Bangladesh, distinguished ITEC, ICCR and Muktijoddha scholars and representatives of youth delegations to India for their presence.
He said, “Your presence today has given the ITEC Program a global profile, and is a powerful message to ITEC scholars all across the world from one of India’s most important development partners.”
“Today we have shown not just by word but also deed the true meaning of South- South cooperation,” he added.
He also mentioned India and Bangladesh as two developing countries.
He hoped that the large population of youth can turn into manpower by utilizing economic resources and social values of two neighboring countries.
“We want to learn from each other and exchange experiences and our successes. As close neighbors with civilization ties of history, culture, language and custom, we have a special responsibility to be equal partners and friends in all walks of life”, the envoy stated.
However, the ITEC Program was instituted in 1964, fifty years ago. It has grown steadily since then and is today conducted in over 160 countries.
Over 10,000 scholarships slots covering 47 training institutions and 280 courses were offered last year worldwide.
BDST: 2122 HRS, NOV 02, 2014
