Any animosity is in nobody's interest: Indian Army chief on Bangladesh
During his first press briefing after taking charge, Indian General Upendra Dwivedi stressed the strategic importance of India-Bangladesh relations
Highlights
- Upendra highlights strategic importance of India-Bangladesh relations
- Assures no current vulnerabilities from either side
- Emphasises strong military cooperation between the two nations
Any kind of animosity is not in each other's interest as neighbouring countries Bangladesh and India hold mutually strategic importance, Indian Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi said today (13 January).
During his first press briefing after taking charge, Indian General Upendra Dwivedi stressed the strategic importance of India-Bangladesh relations, reports India Times.
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Mentioning a recent statement made by Bangladesh Army Chief of Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman, which acknowledged the mutual strategic importance between the two nations, Indian General Dwivedi said, "India is strategically important to us and same is vice versa. Bangladesh is strategically important to us... We are neighbours, we have to live together and understand each other, and any kind of animosity is not in each other's interest."
He assured that there is currently no vulnerability from either side, adding, "As of today, there is no vulnerability from any side. I was in touch with the chief of Bangladesh Army even when this changeover took place. In November, we had a video conference also."
On military cooperation, he noted that ties remain strong, with Indian officers participating in the National Defence College (NDC) in Bangladesh.
Regarding joint exercises being postponed due to the current situation, Indian General Dwivedi expressed optimism, saying, "As and when the situation improves, that exercise will also go on.
"As of now, the relationship with the military is well and perfect."
