Indian Navy chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi calls on Chief of Air Staff of Bangladesh Air Force

Dhaka [Bangladesh], July 3 : Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi called on Chief of Air Staff of the Bangladesh Air Force Air Marshal Hasan Mahmood on Wednesday as part of his ongoing visit to the neighbouring country.
During their interaction, the long-standing and strong ties between the two nations were highlighted, and initiatives for enhancing cooperation in the field of training, joint exercises, and interoperability were discussed.
"Indian Navy chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, during his visit to Bangladesh, interacted with Air Marshal Hasan Mahmood, Chief of the Air Staff, Bangladesh Air Force. During the interaction, the longstanding & strong ties b/n the two nations were highlighted; & initiatives for enhancing cooperation in the field of training, joint exercises & interoperability were discussed," the Indian Navy said in a post on X.
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Earlier, in the day, Navy Chief had called on Major General Tarique Ahmed Siddique (Retd), Security Advisor to the Prime Minister of Bangladesh.
Their discussions focused on enhancing long-standing relations between the two nations through defence cooperation.
"Indian Navy chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi interacted with Maj Gen Tarique Ahmed Siddique (Retd), Security Advisor to Prime Minister of Bangladesh in Dhaka. Discussions focused on enhancing the long-standing relations between the two nations through defence cooperation. Aligned Visions & Outlook of both countries Bangladesh Vision 2041 & Indo-Pacific Outlook of Bangladesh, and India's Vision 2047: ViksitBharat, vision SAGAR were highlighted," the Indian Navy said in a post on X.
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Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi also called on Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday.
During the discussions that took place on July 2, the Prime Minister of Bangladesh appreciated India's contribution to Bangladesh's War of Liberation in 1971.
"Adm Dinesh K Tripathi, CNS, on an official visit to Bangladesh, called on HE Sheikh Hasina, Hon'ble Prime Minister of Bangladesh, on July 2, 2024. During discussions, the PM of Bangladesh recalled & appreciated India's contribution to Bangladesh's War of Liberation in 1971," the Indian Navy said in a post on X, following the meeting between the Indian Navy Chief, and Sheikh Hasina.
"CNS apprised the PM regarding the progress of ongoing bilateral maritime engagements b/n the Indian Navy & the Bangladesh Navy," the post read further.
Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi is on an official visit to Bangladesh for four days from July 1-4.
The visit is aimed at consolidating bilateral defence relations between India and Bangladesh and exploring new avenues for Naval cooperation, a Navy press release said.
India and Bangladesh share bonds of history, language, culture, and a multitude of other commonalities. The excellent bilateral ties reflect an all-encompassing partnership based on sovereignty, equality, trust, and understanding that goes far beyond a strategic partnership.