<p>The joint working group (JWG) on sub-regional cooperation between Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and Nepal Saturday explored the scope for power trade and inter-grid connectivity between the four countries, an official statement said.<br /><br /></p>.<p>The delegations from the participating countries discussed potential for closer cooperation at a sub-regional level in water resources management, power and hydro-power as well as in connectivity and transit.<br /><br />In the two-day meeting that concluded Saturday, the four countries agreed to collaborate in harnessing water resources, including hydro-power and power, from other sources available in the sub-region.<br /><br />"The JWG reviewed the existing cooperation in this sector and discussed the scope for power trade and inter-grid connectivity between the four countries as well as potential for closer cooperation in future power projects," said the statement.<br /><br />The representatives also deliberated on the need for trade facilitation at land border stations for effective sub-regional connectivity.<br /><br />Usefulness of sharing trade infrastructure at land border stations and harmonization of customs procedures were also discussed.<br /><br />The Indian delegation was led by Joint Secretary (North) Abhay Thakur and Joint Secretary (Bangladesh & Myanmar) Sripriya Ranganathan from the ministry of external affairs. The next meeting of the JWG would be held in Bangladesh later this year.</p>
<p>The joint working group (JWG) on sub-regional cooperation between Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and Nepal Saturday explored the scope for power trade and inter-grid connectivity between the four countries, an official statement said.<br /><br /></p>.<p>The delegations from the participating countries discussed potential for closer cooperation at a sub-regional level in water resources management, power and hydro-power as well as in connectivity and transit.<br /><br />In the two-day meeting that concluded Saturday, the four countries agreed to collaborate in harnessing water resources, including hydro-power and power, from other sources available in the sub-region.<br /><br />"The JWG reviewed the existing cooperation in this sector and discussed the scope for power trade and inter-grid connectivity between the four countries as well as potential for closer cooperation in future power projects," said the statement.<br /><br />The representatives also deliberated on the need for trade facilitation at land border stations for effective sub-regional connectivity.<br /><br />Usefulness of sharing trade infrastructure at land border stations and harmonization of customs procedures were also discussed.<br /><br />The Indian delegation was led by Joint Secretary (North) Abhay Thakur and Joint Secretary (Bangladesh & Myanmar) Sripriya Ranganathan from the ministry of external affairs. The next meeting of the JWG would be held in Bangladesh later this year.</p>