Extradition pact, connectivity, border management and trade were also among other key bilateral issues that dominated the JCC meeting, which was co-chaired by External Affairs Minister S M Krishna and his Bangladeshi counterpart Dipu Moni here.
"I have assured Dr Dipu Moni that India remains committed to an early solution on the issue of sharing Teesta waters. Since water is a sensitive issue, in accordance with the traditions of consensual decision-making in India's democratic polity, internal consultations are on amongst stakeholders," Krishna said at a joint press interaction.
He said "we are trying to develop a political consensus in India. It is important that views of all those who are dependent on the water are taken into account and burden is shared equitably. Meanwhile, there is no change in ground situation, the waters are flowing...".
Krishna's assurance came in response to Moni's remarks that she raised the "request about the early conclusion and the ratification of Land Boundary Agreement (LBA) and Teesta river treaty."
The two sides also talked about concluding an extradition treaty, with the Bangladesh minister informing Krishna that a delegation will soon travel to India from Dhaka to further discuss the issue.
Krishna said they reviewed the progress in bilateral cooperation in all areas, including trade, connectivity, power, water resources, security, border management, infrastructure, people to people contacts, culture, environment and education.
The JCC was formed under the framework agreement on development and cooperation signed during Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's visit to Dhaka in September last year. MORE
