Officials talk border security, trade at Indo-Bangla meet

Border security and illegal migration were among the major issues discussed by the officials of India and Bangladesh at a conference here on Thursday, a statement said.

The bilateral meeting, presided over by state Home Secretary Lalbiakzama, was attended by 15 delegates from Bangladesh, deputy commissioners and senior police officers of Mizoram's Lunglei, Mamit and Lawngtlai districts and officials of environment and home affairs ministries, it said.

Both sides suggested measures to combat cross-border crimes, trespassing and illegal trade at the conference.

The officials also talked about ways to maintain infrastructure and increase trade at Mizoram's Silsury, Marpara and Kawrpuichhuah areas, the statement added.

Mizoram shares 319-km-long border with Bangladesh.