India’s chief of Defence Staff, Bangladesh Army chief holds phone conversation

India’s Chief of Defence Staff had a courtesy conversation with the Bangladesh Army chief over the phone on Thursday night, reports news agency UNB.

This is the first time that General Anil Chauhan had a courtesy conversation with Bangladesh Army Chief General SM Shafiuddin Ahmed after taking charge as India’s chief of Defence Staff, the Inter Services Public Relation Directorate said.

During the conversation, they hoped for more training cooperation between the armies of the two friendly countries.

Also, the Bangladesh Army chief invited India’s Chief of Defence Staff to visit Bangladesh.

The conversation is expected to boost relations between the armies of the countries, the Inter Services Public Relation Directorate said.