A review of antidumping duties imposed by India on jute shipments from Bangladesh has been discussed, said Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Her statement came Saturday during a joint media briefing at Hyderabad House in New Delhi after her one-on-one tete-a-tete with Modi and the bilateral talks. Hasina said she discussed the issue with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and they had “resolved the issue.” Modi also assured Bangladesh of “concrete steps” to address the growing trade deficit, Hasina said. “We both reiterated our strong commitment to make our borders peaceful and free from criminal activities. We also pledged zero tolerance against terrorism and extremism.” Describing greater connectivity as vital for the development of the countries and the region, Hasina said they had further enhanced the cooperation in power and energy. Modi and Hasina inaugurated supply of additional 60 megawatts of power to Bangladesh from Tripura. “We have also discussed cross-border electricity import from Nepal and Bhutan,” Hasina said. On the issue of water-sharing of common rivers, Hasina said that they have discussed the issues of Teesta, the Padma-Ganges Barrage project and basin-wide management. “I sincerely believe that we shall be able to get India’s support in resolving these issues expeditiously.”
