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Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman and Chinese minister agree to boost Teesta river management cooperation
NDTV··26 Jun
NDTV reported Li Guoying assured comprehensive technical support in Beijing on June 25 citing a 2005 MoU as India watches closely given Siliguri Corridor security concerns over Chinese involvement near Chicken's Neck.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Teesta water sharing remains a sensitive India concern.
- Chinese infrastructure near Chicken's Neck raises security questions.
- Bangladesh flood management plans may shift river dynamics.
What's Happening
- Bangladesh and China agreed to expand river cooperation.
- Teesta management project discussions advanced in Beijing.
- Chinese minister pledged technical support.
Strategic Stakes
- India links Northeast via the narrow Siliguri Corridor.
- POWERCHINA signed MoU extension in January 2026.
- Delhi has long opposed external Teesta project involvement.
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