5th Bangladesh-India Annual Defence Dialogue

India and Bangladesh conducted their fifth Annual Defence Dialogue on August 28, 2023, in Dhaka. The meeting was co-chaired by Defence Secretary Shri Giridhar Aramane and his Bangladeshi counterpart Lt Gen Waker-Uz-Zaman, who is the Principal Staff Officer of the Armed Forces Division. This dialogue took place during a two-day visit by Shri Giridhar Aramane to Bangladesh from August 27 to August 28, 2023.

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India & Bangladesh hold the fifth Annual Defence Dialogue in Dhaka

In the course of the meeting, the ongoing defence cooperation initiatives between India and Bangladesh were assessed, and both parties expressed contentment with the expanding engagements in defence cooperation. The discussions encompassed the existing bilateral military exercises, and both sides concurred on elevating the complexity of these exercises.

Defence Secretary Shri Giridhar Aramane and Lt Gen Waker-Uz-Zaman acknowledged the constructive nature of the dialogue and emphasized their shared anticipation for sustained interaction founded on the mutual understandings forged during the fifth Annual Defence Dialogue.

The Armed Forces of both nations continue to seek opportunities for collaborative efforts across various domains. The increasing level of engagement in defence activities bodes well for the future trajectory of relations between the two countries.

About Bangladesh-India Annual Defence Dialogue

The Bangladesh-India Annual Defence Dialogue is a high-level military-to-military dialogue between the two countries. It is held every year to discuss a wide range of defence and security issues, including cooperation in counter-terrorism, maritime security, and border management.

The dialogue is a valuable forum for the two countries to discuss their defence and security cooperation. It has helped to strengthen the relationship between the two countries’ armed forces and to promote regional peace and stability.

Key areas of cooperation

Counter-terrorism
Maritime security
Border management
Humanitarian assistance and disaster relief
Military exercises
Training and capacity building

Significance

The Bangladesh-India Annual Defence Dialogue is an important part of the overall bilateral relationship between the two countries. It is a forum for the two countries to discuss their security challenges and to work together to find solutions. The dialogue has helped to strengthen the relationship between the two countries’ armed forces and to promote regional peace and stability.

The Annual Defence Dialogue between India and Bangladesh holds the distinction of being the most significant and institutionalized platform for interaction between the two nations. During this dialogue, both countries underscored the crucial role it plays in shaping the future direction of relations between their respective Armed Forces.

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