The Indian army chief, General Upendra Dwivedi, on Monday stressed that Bangladesh was strategically important to India and vice versa and any kind of animosity was not in the interest of any of the country, reports Asianet Newsable.
Upendra Dwivedi made the remark while speaking at the Indian Army鈥檚 annual press conference ahead of 77th Army Day in Delhi, mentioned the Indian news portal鈥檚 report available online.
鈥楤angladesh is strategically important to India and vice versa. We are neighbours, we have to live together and understand each other. Any kind of animosity isn鈥檛 in each other鈥檚 interest. As of today, there is no vulnerability from any side. I am in touch with the chief of Bangladesh (Army). During the time of change overtook place, I was in constant touch with him. On November 24, we had a video conference. As far as military cooperation is concerned, it is going up in a same way. Our officers have moved there for NDC. There is no let-off from that side. The only thing is that the joint military exercise which is carried off, because of the situation as of now that we have postponed for some time and as when the situation improves this exercise will also be carried out,鈥� said Upendra Dwivedi, according to the report.
Talking about the ties between the two countries, he said, 鈥榃e should talk about the relationship, when there is an elected government. The relationship with the military is fine and perfect,鈥� the report added.