Bangladesh and India have exchanged views on common security challenges and discussed ways to further strengthen their defense ties as an important component of their overall bilateral relationship.

Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma called on Prime Minister's Defense Adviser Brig. Gen. (Retd.) Dr. AKM Shamsul Islam on Wednesday, where they exchanged views on "common security challenges" and agreed to work together to promote peace, security, and stability in the region.

According to a statement from the Indian High Commission in Dhaka on Thursday, both sides underlined the importance of sustained development of India-Bangladesh ties and affirmed the "unshakeable bond between the two countries rooted in their shared sacrifices during Bangladesh’s Liberation War of 1971."

During the meeting, the two sides reviewed their wide-ranging security and defense cooperation, including bilateral consultation mechanisms, training exchanges, capacity-building initiatives, and exchanges between the defense institutes of the two countries.

The High Commissioner conveyed India’s willingness to closely work with the Government of Bangladesh to enhance their "multifaceted cooperation based on mutual interest and mutual benefit."

With Inputs from UNB