20th January, 2003
Ministry of Home Affairs  


INDO-BANGLADESH JOINT WORKING GROUP TO DISCUSS SECURITY RELATED ISSUES


The 8th meeting of the Indo-Bangladesh Joint Working Group (JWG) will be held on January 22-23, 2003 in capital Dhaka. The main focus of discussion will be on security related issues, trans-border crime and illegal immigration. Greater cooperation in matters relating to border trade through setting up of border haats for improved border management is likely to figure in the deliberations.

Shri A.K. Jain, Joint Secretary (North-East) in the Ministry of Home Affairs will lead the Indian Delegation for the talks.