DHAKA, Sept 21, 2024 (BSS) - Bangladesh is poised to sign the tripartite
agreement with Nepal and India soon to import hydropower from Nepal via
Indian transmission lines, according to Power, Energy and Mineral Resources
Adviser Md Fouzul Kabir Khan.
 
"A delegation of the interim government will visit Nepal soon to sign the
agreement for import and export of power," he said while speaking as the
chief guest at a reception programme marking Nepal's National and
Constitution Day at a city hotel on Friday evening.
 
Bangladesh, Nepal and India recently agreed to sign an agreement to import
40MW of electricity from Nepal via India six years after they reached an
understanding on energy cooperation, according to the official source.
 
At the reception, hosted by Nepal Embassy in Dhaka, the Power, Energy and
Mineral Resources Adviser expressed satisfaction over the growing engagements
between Bangladesh and Nepal.
 
Commending the friendship and cooperation of Nepal and Nepali people, he
underscored the need to accelerate bilateral cooperation in areas of trade,
energy, connectivity, and people-to-people contacts, among others.

 
In his welcome remarks, Ambassador Ghanshyam Bhandari highlighted that the
day marked the historic promulgation of a democratic and inclusive
Constitution in 2015.
 
"The day reminds us of the Nepali spirit of patriotism, democracy, and
diversity, and is a testimony to the Nepali people's ability to resolve their
political issues and differences on their own," he said.
 
He said as Bangladesh is passing through a transition period, Nepal is
committed to stand by the interim government and its people with solidarity
to provide all support and cooperation.
 
The envoy also mentioned that a tripartite deal on the export of 40 MW
electricity from Nepal to Bangladesh through the Indian transmission line is
expected to be concluded sometime soon.
 
Shedding light on the relationship between Nepal and Bangladesh, he
emphasized the need to leverage the transformative power of solidarity and
cooperation to boost connectivity and propel economic development and
prosperity for the mutual benefit of the peoples of both countries.
 
A cultural programme showcasing Nepali folk-dance performances was held in
the second half of the event.
 
The event was attended by political leaders of Bangladesh, high-level
government officials, ambassadors, heads of missions and diplomats,
representatives of international organizations, business leaders, media
personnel, and members of the Nepali community living in Bangladesh.