Admiral M Shaheen Iqbal, Chief Of Naval Staff, Bangladesh Navy, Visit To India

Admiral M Shaheen Iqbal, Chief of Naval Staff, BangladeshNavy, is on an official visit to India, from 23 to 29 October 2021. At New Delhi, Admiral Shaheen Iqbal interacted with the Chief of the Naval Staff CNS, in addition to the Chief of Defence Staff CDS and other high ranking Gol officials. During the bilateral interactions, issues relating to joint cooperative efforts like CoordinatedPatrol along International Maritime Boundary Line IMBL, bilateralexercise BONGOSAGAR, conduct of naval training and reciprocal visits of delegations was discussed. On completion of engagements in Delhi, Admiral Shaheen Iqbal is scheduled to visit Mumbai, where he will meet with Vice Admiral R Hari Kumar, FOCINC, WNC and visit flagship of the WNC. On completion of Mumbai visit, the Admiral would proceed to Defence Services Staff College, Wellington to witness training activities and interact with Commandant, DSSC. India and Bangladesh share bonds of history, language, culture and multitudes of other commonalities. The excellent bilateral ties reflect an all encompassing partnership based on sovereignty, equality, trust and understanding, that goes beyond strategic ties. India and Bangladesh are jointly celebrating Golden Jubilee Celebrations SwarnimVijayVarsh of Victory in BangladeshLiberationWar and 1971War this year. A host of joint activities have been conducted, which include reciprocal ship visits by both Navies and participation in RepublicDay Parade 2021 at New Delhi by BangladeshArmedForces Contingent and gifting of WAR memorabilia. During the last quarter of 2021, conduct of Talks by Bangladesh War Veterans at Naval War College & Indian Naval Academy INA and participation of IndianArmedForces contingent & Band in ‘Victory Day Celebrations’ in Bangladesh are planned.