New Delhi, August 7

Home Minister Amit Shah held a delegation-level meeting with his Bangladeshi counterpart Asaduzzaman Khan here today. After the meeting, Shah, in a Facebook post, said he “had an extensive discussion on the bilateral relations between India and Bangladesh”.

Later, a joint statement said, “During the meeting, the ministers expressed satisfaction that both countries are working closer than ever before in every sector, including security and border management.” It said, “The two sides reiterated their commitment to keep the borders friendly and appreciated the co-operation between their border-guarding forces.”

It is learnt that Shah raised India’s concern regarding the illicit movement of undocumented persons across the border.  “The ministers reaffirmed the need to further curb the menace of trans-border crime and agreed on greater co-operation to achieve our aim of a secured border,” the statement said. — TNS