Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
07DHAKA70
2007-01-15 09:04:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Dhaka
Cable title:
NEW INDIAN HIGH COMMISSIONER CALLS ON AMBASSADOR
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C O N F I D E N T I A L DHAKA 000070
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 01/15/2017
TAGS: PREL PGOV PHUM KDEM BG
SUBJECT: NEW INDIAN HIGH COMMISSIONER CALLS ON AMBASSADOR
Classified By: Ambassador Patricia A. Butenis; reason 1.4(d)
C O N F I D E N T I A L DHAKA 000070
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 01/15/2017
TAGS: PREL PGOV PHUM KDEM BG
SUBJECT: NEW INDIAN HIGH COMMISSIONER CALLS ON AMBASSADOR
Classified By: Ambassador Patricia A. Butenis; reason 1.4(d)
1. (C) India,s new High Commissioner Pinak Ranjan
Chakravarty paid a courtesy call on the Ambassador on January
10. (He presents his credentials to the Government of
Bangladesh on January 16.) The discussion covered the
current political crisis, the efforts of the international
community to support a fully-participatory election, Awami
League dynamics, and, most interestingly, the
Bangladesh-India relationship. He said that, obviously,
cross-border terrorisim was an immediate concern. The
Ambassador shared her impression that Bangladesh and India
have mirror images of grievances, of charges of lack of
cooperation, and of lost opportunities. When we finally get
to a post-election, new government, the United States is
ready to promote increased cooperation between India and
Bangladesh, especially in areas critical to regional
stability. Chakravarty agreed and stressed that the
Government of India was ready to work with whatever
government the people of Bangladesh elected. He shared our
assessment that the Caretaker Government had failed to
establish the conditions for free and fair elections.
2. (C) Following the developments of January 11, including
the resignation of the Chief Adviser, the Ambassador called
the High Commissioner to compare notes. He shared New
Delhi,s press guidance, which tracked closely with ours and
the statements of other Missions.
3. (C) Chakravarty will be a valuable partner, we think, in
keeping Bangladesh,s democracy on track. He gave the
impression that he understands Bangladesh,s point of view on
its relations with India (something his predecessor didn't
always appear to),is rightly focused on terrorism, but also
has a broader bilateral agenda.
BUTENIS
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 01/15/2017
TAGS: PREL PGOV PHUM KDEM BG
SUBJECT: NEW INDIAN HIGH COMMISSIONER CALLS ON AMBASSADOR
Classified By: Ambassador Patricia A. Butenis; reason 1.4(d)
1. (C) India,s new High Commissioner Pinak Ranjan
Chakravarty paid a courtesy call on the Ambassador on January
10. (He presents his credentials to the Government of
Bangladesh on January 16.) The discussion covered the
current political crisis, the efforts of the international
community to support a fully-participatory election, Awami
League dynamics, and, most interestingly, the
Bangladesh-India relationship. He said that, obviously,
cross-border terrorisim was an immediate concern. The
Ambassador shared her impression that Bangladesh and India
have mirror images of grievances, of charges of lack of
cooperation, and of lost opportunities. When we finally get
to a post-election, new government, the United States is
ready to promote increased cooperation between India and
Bangladesh, especially in areas critical to regional
stability. Chakravarty agreed and stressed that the
Government of India was ready to work with whatever
government the people of Bangladesh elected. He shared our
assessment that the Caretaker Government had failed to
establish the conditions for free and fair elections.
2. (C) Following the developments of January 11, including
the resignation of the Chief Adviser, the Ambassador called
the High Commissioner to compare notes. He shared New
Delhi,s press guidance, which tracked closely with ours and
the statements of other Missions.
3. (C) Chakravarty will be a valuable partner, we think, in
keeping Bangladesh,s democracy on track. He gave the
impression that he understands Bangladesh,s point of view on
its relations with India (something his predecessor didn't
always appear to),is rightly focused on terrorism, but also
has a broader bilateral agenda.
BUTENIS