Guwahati: The 7th Commissioner-level India-Bangladesh Joint Group of Customs meeting took place in Shillong on June 27 and 28 aiming "to foster cooperation, enhance efficiency, and advance shared goals in customs administration," officials said.
The four-member Bangladesh delegation was led by Md. Kamruzzaman, Commissioner, Customs, Excise & VAT Commissionerate, Jashore, while the 10-member Indian delegation was led by M. Rahman, Commissioner of Customs Preventive Commissionerate, NER, Shillong.
"The meeting resolved many pending issues at the ground level and highlighted others to be escalated at higher-level forums. The Bangladesh Head of Delegation expressed gratitude to Indian Customs for organizing the meeting and making the deliberations result-oriented," said a press release.
Approved minutes were signed after both sides reached a consensus on key issues relating to bilateral trade and customs procedures. This meeting marks a significant milestone in bilateral relations between India and Bangladesh, emphasizing their shared commitment to enhancing trade facilitation and cooperation.
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