The India and Bangladesh Joint Working Group (JWG) concluded talks on December 6, after discussing bilateral issues including the illegal crossing of the border and measures to combat terrorism.

“Tuesday’s meeting highlighted the excellent bilateral relations between the two countries and reiterated their commitment to further deepen and strengthen cooperation in security and border-related issues,” the Ministry of Home Affairs said in a statement.

“Bilateral issues such as border fencing and developmental works within 150 yards of the international border, illegal crossing, bilateral cooperation in checking insurgency, combating terrorism, organized crimes and smuggling, etc. were discussed in the meeting,” the statement added.

“The Union Home Minister, Amit Shah had met the Home Minister of Bangladesh, Asaduzzaman Khan on November 18 on the sidelines of the ‘No Money For Terror’ Conference in New Delhi. Both sides had productive exchanges on border management and common security-related issues during that meeting,” the statement further said.

The 18th meeting of the India-Bangladesh JWG on Security and Border Management was held on December 5 and 6. The Indian delegation was led by Piyush Goyal, Additional Secretary, MHA, and the Bangladesh delegation were led by A.K. Mukhlesur Rahman, Additional Secretary, MHA, Bangladesh.