Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Bangladesh Navy Admiral M Shaheen Iqbal, visited Mumbai and interacted with Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief (C-in-C), Western Naval Command Vice Admiral R Hari Kumar on Wednesday.
The two Admirals discussed various issues pertaining to enhancing and strengthening jointmanship, interoperability, training, anti-terrorism collaboration and overall bilateral co-operation as part of the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two nations. The C-in-C assured the visiting CNS that all assistance required for the successful conduct of the International Fleet Review by Bangladesh in 2022 will be extended.
During the meeting, Admiral Hari Kumar said that India is proud to have contributed to the liberation of Bangladesh in 1971. He said India has immense respect for the role played and sacrifices made by the proud people of Bangladesh in the war. He also said that Indians are participating enthusiastically in many commemorative events of the golden jubilee of Bangladesh liberation. The Chief of Naval Staff, Bangladesh Navy, Admiral M Shaheen Iqbal being an alumni of the ASW School in Kochi, highly appreciated the training cooperation between the two navies. Admiral Iqbal pointed out how personnel of the two navies often cross-train with each other in courses such as Special Ops, Diving, Aviation Tech, etc.
India and Bangladesh are bound by a common history, culture and language. The cooperation between the nations in the War of 1971 is still rejoiced with great pride and fondness by the people of both countries. The current visit of the Bangladesh Navy Chief to India from 22 to 29 October is significant as it coincides with the golden jubilee celebration of the Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971, said the official press release.
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