2nd JTC Meeting for the MoU on Use of Inland Waterways for Transportation of Bilateral Trade and Transit Cargoes between Bangladesh and Bhutan

The 2ndJoint Technical Committee (JTC)Meetingfor the MoU on Use of Inland Waterways for Transportation of Bilateral Trade and Transit Cargoes between the Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh (GoB) and the Royal Government of Bhutan (RGoB) was held virtually on June 15, 2021. The Bhutan delegationwas led byMs. Rinchen Lhazom, Offtg. Director General,Department of Trade with senior representatives from Department of Law and Order (MoHCA),Department of Revenue and Customs(MoF), Ministry of Information and Communication and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Bangladesh delegation was led by H.EMr. A.T.M. Monemul Haque, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Shipping with representativesfrom the National Boardof Revenue, Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority and Foreign Affairs.

The 2ndJTC Meeting discussed the amendment of theStandard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the MoU that was signed in April 2019anddiscussed the inclusion of additional portsof call, notification of port of calls and inclusion of entry exit points among others.