The first time ever movement of container cargo from Kolkata to Agartala through the Chattogram Port was successfully concluded today. Briefing media, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Anurag Srivastava called it a historic achievement  towards strengthening  India Bangladesh maritime and economic partnership. <br />''<br />''The cargo was received on Thursday morning by Chief Minister of Tripura Biplab Kumar Deb. With this, the distance and time taken in transportation of goods for India particularly the north eastern states will get reduced. It will enhance  business services and revenue generation in Bangladesh. Logistical sector will also get a big boost.<br />''<br />''  This movement was undertaken under the Agreement on use of Chattogram and Mongla Ports for movement of India's transit cargo through Bangladesh. The SOPs for this were finalized during the visit of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to India in October 2019.<br />''<span style="color: #222222;"><br />''Mr Srivastava said this development is in line with the vision that the two countries have towards further strengthening bilateral connectivity and a mutually beneficial partnership aimed at  benefiting people on both sides.</span><br />