Shillong (Meghalaya), July 4 : Inspectors General BSF – Region Commanders BGB level Border Co-ordination Conference from July 1st to 4th July concluded with the signing of Joint Record of Discussion (JRD) document here today. The 13 Member Indian delegation was led by Patel Piyush Purusottam Das, IPS, IG BSF, Tripura Frontier while the 13 member BGB delegation was led by Md Shazedur Rahman, BGBM, Additional Director General, Region Commander, Chattogram.
During the conference, various issues of bilateral interest which will pave the way towards enhancing the understanding and Co-operation between both the Border Guarding Forces were discussed at length. Further, special emphasis was given to focus issues particularly insurgent activities, various trans-border crimes including smuggling of contraband items like psychotropic drugs and narcotic substances, Border violation, and pending infrastructural / developmental works, besides common Co-ordinated Border Management Plan (CBMP).
During the conference, head of both the delegations deliberated and re-emphasized to jointly evolve viable solutions to various bilateral issues being confronted by both the Forces for creating an environment of peace and tranquility along the international boundary by amicably resolving them and to further strengthening the bond of friendship, mutual trust and co-operation.
The head of BSF delegation Patel Piyush Purusottam Das, IPS, IG BSF, Tripura Frontier highlighted sincere commitment of both the Border Guarding Forces in maintaining peace and harmony along the International Boundary and strengthening the existing robust cordial relations.
The head of the BGB delegation Md Shazedur Rahman, BGBM, Additional Director General Region Commander, Chattogram also conveyed his warm gratitude to the Indian delegation for participating in the above conference & making valuable contributions during deliberations, which resulted in a successful conclusion with agreements on various aspects.
Embarking on the path of ‘Confidence Building Measures, Border Guarding Forces of India and Bangladesh have been forging ahead in their ever-growing friendly relationship by participating in Inspectors General BSF – Region Commanders BGB level Border Co-ordination Conference at regular intervals. The last Border Co-ordination conference was held at Chattogram, Bangladesh in September 2023. Over the past few years, BSF & BGB have not only cemented their bond of friendship jointly but have also acquired new dimensions in mutual trust and Cooperation for resolving the bilateral border issues through meaningful dialogues at various command levels.
