Non-implementation of the Teesta water-sharing deal and India's failure to end border killing are frustrating for Bangladesh, said Foreign Minister Dr A K Momen on Thursday.
"As a Bangladeshi, I am also frustrated. But I am optimistic that these issues will be resolved," the minister told reporters while briefing on the outcome of the India-Bangladesh virtual summit.
"India has already signed the Teesta deal, but due to circumstances, the country cannot implement the deal. Our prime minister has reiterated the demand for implementation of the deal, and the Indian prime minister assured her that they are working on it."
He also pointed out that the issues like border killing are stigmas in the superb ties between the two countries.
The minister mentioned that both the sides agreed that lethal weapon would be used on the border as the last resort.
Terming the summit 'excellent' he said India-Bangladesh ties are the role model of neighbourhood relationship.
Meanwhile, in a separate briefing, Indian High Commissioner Vikram Doraiswami noted that India is committed to resolving all the pending issues.
He said India has recently taken an initiative to expedite the projects under its Line of Credit (LoC), and hoped that things would be back on track before the Indian prime minister's visit to Dhaka next year.
The envoy noted that the virtual summit was held in a cordial atmosphere, where the emotional bond between the two countries was evident.
On the issues like border killing and Teesta deal, he said India has made firm commitment to address these as soon as possible.
Responding to a question he said India is engaged in improving infrastructure in Rakhine, so that a conducive environment can be created for repatriation of the Rohingya refugees.
Mr Doraiswami also opined that both the countries face problems in bilateral trades, but initiatives have already been taken to resolve these.
Replying to a query he said India has agreed, in principle, to allow Bangladesh to use its land to transport goods to neighbouring countries like Bhutan and Nepal.
He also mentioned that issues related to Ganges barrage and renewal of the Ganges water-sharing treaty also came up during the discussion between the two leaders.
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