PM raises water sharing issue with Kalam,
Our Correspondent, New Delhi
Prime Minister Khaleda Zia yesterday raised the water sharing issue of common rivers when she called on Indian President APJ Abdul Kalam, sources said.The Indian president told Khaleda that there was no dearth of water in the subcontinent. He underscored the need for water management, the sources added. Kalam suggested more connectivity between India and Bangladesh and said: "Physical connectivity will lead to more connectivity of mind." The Indian president said there should be more links between the two countries by road, rail and air, a Rashtrapati Bhavan spokesman said. During the 30-minute meeting at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, Kalam also offered assistance to Bangladesh in its rural health programme, including telemedicine. Khaleda invited Kalam to visit Bangladesh.
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