Bangladesh Navy Chief lays wreath at National War Memorial, to hold bilateral interaction with Indian counterpart

Bangladesh Navy Admiral M Shaheen Iqbal on Monday laid a wreath at the National War Memorial in New Delhi during his ongoing visit to India.

As per the Indian Navy, Chief of Naval Staff, Bangladesh Navy, Admiral M Shaheen Iqbal is on an official visit to India that commenced on October 23 and will last till October 29.

Admiral Iqbal will interact with the Indian Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Karambir Singh, in addition to the Chief of Defence Staff and other high ranking Gol officials. During the bilateral interactions, issues relating to joint cooperative efforts like Coordinated Patrol along International Maritime Boundary Line, bilateral exercise BONGOSAGAR, the conduct of naval training and reciprocal visits of delegations would be discussed.

On completion of engagements in Delhi, Admiral Shaheen Iqbal is scheduled to visit Mumbai, where he will meet with VAdm R Hari Kumar, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command and visit Flagship of Western Naval Command.

On completion of the Mumbai visit, the Admiral would proceed to Defence Services Staff College (DSSC), Wellington to witness training activities and interact with Commandant, DSSC.

During the last quarter of 2021, the conduct of Talks by Bangladesh War Veterans at Naval War College and Indian Naval Academy and participation of Indian Armed Forces contingent & Band in 'Victory Day Celebrations' in Bangladesh are planned.

( With inputs from ANI )