Question : OPENING OF TETULIA CORRIDOR



(a) whether the Union Government had taken up the issue of opening ‘Tetulia Corridor’ with Bangladesh during the recent visit of Bangladesh Prime Minister to India;

(b) if so, the details of the talks held; and

(c) the outcome thereof?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI E. AHAMED)

(a), (b) & (c) : During the visit of Bangladesh Prime Minister to India in March 2006, both the countries held comprehensive discussions on the entire gamut of bilateral relations. The issue of opening ‘Tetulia Corridor’ has also been raised by Government of India with Government of Bangladesh. The response of Government of Bangladesh is awaited.