Context:

• The Ministry of Jal Shakti said that India and Bangladesh have agreed to expand cooperation on issues relating to water resources including framework for sharing of river waters.
• This was decided during the India-Bangladesh Water Resources Secretary-level meeting under the framework of the Joint Rivers Commission.

Details:

• Both sides agreed to expand cooperation across the entire gamut of water resources issues including framework for sharing of river waters, mitigation of pollution, river bank protection, flood management, basin management etc.
• A Joint Technical Working Group will provide inputs on the matter.
• Both sides agreed to schedule the next meeting at Dhaka at mutually convenient dates.
• Noting that India and Bangladesh share 54 common rivers which directly impact the livelihood of people in the two countries, both sides commended the close cooperation that exists between India and Bangladesh in the matter.

https://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-bangladesh-agree-to-expand-co-operation-on-water-resources-7233423/

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