Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has conveyed their support and solidarity with Bangladesh at the unprecedented flooding in Northern Bangladesh.
"We have also had in North-East. We are now sharing flood management data for an extended period," he said.
Jaishankar said, "I would like to take the opportunity to convey that if in any concrete way, we can be of assistance to you in the management of flood and relief efforts, we would be very glad to be supportive. It would be in keeping with our relationship."
While delivering his opening remarks at the 7th JCC meeting in New Delhi on Sunday evening, Jaishankar said the two countries share 54 rivers.
"Comprehensive management of our rivers and their conservation, as well as the shared environment responsibility that we have, especially the Sundarbans," he said.
The Indian minister said these are really areas that they need to work together as part of their commitment to climate action.
He said the better management of their long border is also a key priority.
"Our Border Guarding Forces is committed to combating trans-border crimes. We must continue to work together to make sure that the border remains crime-free," he said.