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Agartala, Sep 08, 2011 : Even as a pall of gloom and disappointment descended in Tripura in particular and North East region in general for failing to arrive at transit facilities, a joint communiqué issued on Wednesday afternoon by both Indian and Bangladeshi premiers Manmohan Singh and Sheikh Hasina came a silver lining.
Now according to the latest development not only Tripura will be allowed to use Ashuganj river port for cargo transportation but also Agartala Akhaura rail road would be made a reality.
At the end of the two day meet the Delhi Dhaka meet the joint statement issued in Dhaka on Wednesday said formalities would soon be completed to allow India to have access to Chittagong and Mongla port.
Besides Agartala will also be allowed to use Ashuganj river port.
"(Both)The Prime Ministers directed that necessary formalities for the use of Chittagong and Mongla seaports for movement of goods to and from India through water, rail and road should be completed urgently," said the 65-point joint statement issued on Wednesday.
Prime Minister Singh also expressed his gratitude and satisfaction as Bangladesh allowed Ashuganj river port to be allowed to transport OVC for Palatana Project in South district.
He, according to reports , expressed his appreciation for the successful commencement of trial run of the bulk cargo for Tripura using multi-modal facilities through Ashuganj port.
Following Sheikh Hasina’s visit to Indian in januray 2010 and Indo-Bangla accord signed there Ashuganj which is located only 45 kms from Agartala across the border was declared as fifth port of call and second transshipment point. In plain words it meant Indian cargoes could be transported to and from Tripura from the port through Akhaura border.
"The joint statement said : It was agreed that the construction of an inland container terminal at Ashuganj would be expedited and pending that, the port could be used for movement of bulk cargo immediately as far as practicable.
Both the prime ministers will also sign a MoU soon to develop railway infrastructure at the border point between Agartala and Akhaura so that it should be concluded and commenced at the earliest.
According to the both Prime Ministers, it will pave the way for "smooth transportation of transit goods to and from Tripura to Chittagong port through railway".
"Both the prime ministers noted that road, rail and waterways were building blocks to an inter-dependent and mutually beneficial relationship among the countries of the region," the statement continued.
Agartala, Sep 08, 2011 : Even as a pall of gloom and disappointment descended in Tripura in particular and North East region in general for failing to arrive at transit facilities, a joint communiqué issued on Wednesday afternoon by both Indian and Bangladeshi premiers Manmohan Singh and Sheikh Hasina came a silver lining.
Now according to the latest development not only Tripura will be allowed to use Ashuganj river port for cargo transportation but also Agartala Akhaura rail road would be made a reality.
At the end of the two day meet the Delhi Dhaka meet the joint statement issued in Dhaka on Wednesday said formalities would soon be completed to allow India to have access to Chittagong and Mongla port.
Besides Agartala will also be allowed to use Ashuganj river port.
"(Both)The Prime Ministers directed that necessary formalities for the use of Chittagong and Mongla seaports for movement of goods to and from India through water, rail and road should be completed urgently," said the 65-point joint statement issued on Wednesday.
Prime Minister Singh also expressed his gratitude and satisfaction as Bangladesh allowed Ashuganj river port to be allowed to transport OVC for Palatana Project in South district.
He, according to reports , expressed his appreciation for the successful commencement of trial run of the bulk cargo for Tripura using multi-modal facilities through Ashuganj port.
Following Sheikh Hasina’s visit to Indian in januray 2010 and Indo-Bangla accord signed there Ashuganj which is located only 45 kms from Agartala across the border was declared as fifth port of call and second transshipment point. In plain words it meant Indian cargoes could be transported to and from Tripura from the port through Akhaura border.
"The joint statement said : It was agreed that the construction of an inland container terminal at Ashuganj would be expedited and pending that, the port could be used for movement of bulk cargo immediately as far as practicable.
Both the prime ministers will also sign a MoU soon to develop railway infrastructure at the border point between Agartala and Akhaura so that it should be concluded and commenced at the earliest.
According to the both Prime Ministers, it will pave the way for "smooth transportation of transit goods to and from Tripura to Chittagong port through railway".
"Both the prime ministers noted that road, rail and waterways were building blocks to an inter-dependent and mutually beneficial relationship among the countries of the region," the statement continued.
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