Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether China proposes to develop sea-port in Bangladesh;
(b) if so, the details thereof including the strategic implications as a result thereof from India’s point of view; and
(c) the reaction of the Government thereto?

ANSWER THE MINISTER OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI S.M. KRISHNA)

(a) & (b) Government has seen media reports stating that China has proposed to give assistance to Bangladesh for building a sea-port in Chittagong.

(c) Government keeps a constant watch on all developments having a bearing on India’s national interest and takes all necessary measures to safeguard it.

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Lok Sabha

Bangladesh

South Asia