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Quayes said cooperation on dredging in major rivers, and
upgradation of railway systems is also expected to come up for
discussion.

He evaded a question on the issue of transit, being
pursued by India for a long time, but said there should be "a
space for negotiations".
He, however, hinted that New Delhi could seek transit to
a third country through Bangladesh during the visit.
India has already offered Bangladesh the facility to use
its territory to be connected to Nepal and Bhutan and agreed
to provide railway transit for goods transportation between
Bangladesh and Nepal.
He said dredging of the Ichhamati river, border issues,
law and order, and security issues and Ashuganj as a port of
call under the existing water transit protocol could be taken
up by India.
Foreign minister Moni had earlier said the two countries
planned to sign several "landmark treaties" during Hasina's
forthcoming India visit as her own tour prepared the grounds
for inking the deals.
During Moni's visit, India agreed to facilitate transit
facility for Bangladesh to Nepal and Bhutan, provide at least
100 MW power on priority basis, increase trade and
communication facilities and resolve other outstanding issues.
The two sides also agreed to settle three major border
related issues on enclaves, lands in adverse possession and
un-demarcated border lines under a package. PTI AR
DDC


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