New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (March 9, 2021) inaugurated the ‘Maitri Setu’ between India and Bangladesh, a bridge constructed over the Feni river, through videoconferencing.
“Opening of any bridge is testimony to Bangladesh govt’s continued commitment to support our neigbour India in strengthening connectivity in the region, particularly for Northeast India,” mentioned Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina throughout launch of ‘Maitri Setu’ bridge through videoconference.
PM Narendra Modi inaugurates ‘Maitri Setu’ constructed over Feni river between India and Bangladesh through video conferencing. pic.twitter.com/iXv05pvFwN
— ANI (@ANI) March 9, 2021
The identify ‘Maitri Setu’ symbolizes rising bilateral relations and pleasant ties between India and Bangladesh, the PMO mentioned. The development was taken up by the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd at a mission value of Rs 133 crore, Prime Minister’s Office mentioned.
The 1.9 km long bridge joins Sabroom in India with Ramgarh in Bangladesh. It is poised to herald a brand new chapter for commerce and folks to folks motion between India and Bangladesh, the PMO mentioned.
It will assist ease the motion of products and passengers between the 2 nations, present new market alternatives for merchandise of North-East states and help seamless motion of passengers to and from India and Bangladesh, the PMO mentioned.
“Tripura, which was pushed back by the strike culture for many years, is now working for Ease of Doing Business. Where industries had come to the brink of closure, there is now space for new industries & investments,” mentioned PM Narendra Modi.
With this inauguration, Tripura is about to turn into the ‘Gateway of North East’ with entry to Chittagong Port of Bangladesh, which is simply 80 km from Sabroom, it mentioned. Prime Minister Modi can even lay the inspiration stone for establishing an Integrated Check Post at Sabroom.
