The two-day Joint Group of Customs (JGC) meeting between India and Bangladesh was held in Shillong to strengthen collective efforts in customs enforcement, trade facilitation, and border security.
The four member Bangladesh delegation was led by Md. Kamruzzaman, Commissioner, Customs, Excise & VAT Commissionerate, Jashore, while the 10 member Indian delegation was led by M. Rahman, Commissioner of Customs Preventive Commissionerate, NER, Shillong.
In the 7th JGC meeting, many pending issues at ground level were resolved and many other issues were highlighted to be escalated at higher-level appropriate forums, thereby leading to the resolution of many customs and trade related issues, an official statement here said.
The Bangladesh delegation expressed gratitude to the Indian Customs for organising the meeting and making the deliberations result oriented. Approved minutes were signed after both sides reached a consensus on several key issues relating to bilateral trade and customs procedures.
The meeting marks a significant milestone in the bilateral relations between Indian and Bangladesh, emphasising the shared commitment to enhancing trade facilitation and cooperation between both the nations, which is essential to strengthen the efficiency and effectiveness of cross-border trade, promote economic growth and prosperity.
