Govt seeks energy assistance from India amid Middle East war
'We have received a formal letter from the government of Bangladesh requesting additional assistance,' says Verma
The Bangladesh government has sent a letter to India seeking energy assistance in light of the situation created by the ongoing war in the Middle East.
Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma confirmed the development today (11 March) after a meeting with State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Iqbal Hassan Mahmood at the Secretariat.
Responding to questions from journalists, the Indian envoy said, "We have received a formal letter from the government of Bangladesh requesting additional assistance. I have accepted it and will forward it to the concerned authorities for prompt consideration."
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Regarding the discussion at the meeting, Verma said India and Bangladesh maintain a very strong connection in the power and energy sectors, which is one of the key pillars of their economic cooperation.
He noted that cross-border electricity transmission lines and pipelines between the two countries are currently operational, adding that the meeting also discussed ways to further strengthen this cooperation.
