India hands over 10 Broad Gauge diesel locomotives to Bangladesh to enhance bilateral trade &connectivity

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Jul 27, 2020
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India hands over 10 Broad Gauge diesel locomotives to Bangladesh to enhance bilateral trade &connectivity

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External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar and Railways Minister Piyush Goyal flagged off virtually to Bangladesh ten Broad Gauge locomotives in a handing over ceremony held today.
 
From the Bangladesh side, Railway Minister Md. Nurul Islam Sujan and Foreign Affairs Minister Dr Abul Kalam Abdul Momen received the locomotives on behalf of their government.
 
The handing over of these locomotives, under grant assistance from India fulfills an important commitment made during the visit of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to India in October last year.
 
In keeping with the requirements of Bangladesh Railway, the locomotives have been suitably modified by the Indian side.
 
These locomotives will help handle the increasing volume of passenger and freight train operations in Bangladesh.
 
Speaking on the occasion, the External Affairs Minister highlighted the depth of time-tested India-Bangladesh ties, based on mutual trust and respect.
 
He expressed his happiness that the COVID pandemic had not slowed down the pace of bilateral cooperation and conveyed that he looked forward to more such milestones in the ongoing historic Mujib Barsho.
 
Railway Minister Piyush Goyal underscored the significance of railway cooperation in enhancing bilateral trade and connectivity and in further boosting the economic partnership between the two countries.
 
In the recent times, India and Bangladesh have stepped up their rail cooperation in mitigating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, as trade via land border faced disruptions.
 
Rail as a cost effective and environmental friendly solution, has helped in transporting essential commodities across the border. 

Both sides saw the highest ever exchange of freight trains in the month of June.
 
A total of 103 freight trains were utilized for carrying essential commodities and raw materials. 

Recently, parcel and container train services have also commenced between India and Bangladesh.
 
This is expected to significantly enhance the scope of bilateral trade.

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