Dacca, 19 March 1972 INSPIRED by common ideals of peace, secularism, democracy, socialism and nationalism,
HAVING struggled together for the realisation of these ideals and cemented ties of friendship through blood and sacrifices which
led to the triumphant emergence of a free, sovereign and independent Bangladesh,
DETERMINED to maintain fraternal and good-neighbourly relations and transform their border into a border of eternal peace and friendship,
ADHERING firmly to the basic tenets of non-alignment, peaceful co-existence, mutual cooperation, non-interference in internal affairs
and respect for territorial integrity and sovereignty,
DETERMINED to safeguard peace, stability and security and to promote progress of their respective countries through all possible
avenues of mutual cooperation,
DETERMINED further to expand and strengthen the existing relations of friendship between them, convinced that the further development
of friendship and cooperation meets the national interests of both States as well as the interests of lasting peace in Asia and the
world,
RESOLVED to contribute to strengthening world peace and security and to make efforts to bring about a relaxation of international
tension and the final elimination of vestiges of colonialism, racialism and imperialism,
CONVINCED that in the present-day world international problems can be solved only through cooperation and not through conflict or
confrontation,
REAFFIRMING their determination to follow the aims and principles of the United Nations Charter, the Republic of India, on the one
hand, and the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, on the other,
HAVE decided to conclude the present Treaty.
Article 1
The high Contracting Parties, inspired by the ideals for which their respective peoples struggled and made sacrifices together, solemnly
declare that there shall be lasting peace and friendship between their two countries and their peoples, each side shall respect the
independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the other and refrain from interfering in the internal affairs of the other
side.
The high Contracting Parties shall further develop and strengthen the relations of friendship, good-neighbourliness and all-round
cooperation existing between them, on the basis of the above-mentioned principles as well as the principles of equality and mutual
benefit.
Article 2
Being guided by their devotion to the principles of equality of all peoples and states, irrespective of race or creed, the high Contracting
Parties condemn colonalism and racialism in all forms and manifestations and are determined to strive for their final and complete
elimination.
The high Contracting Parties shall cooperate with other states in achieving these aims and support the just aspirations of people
in their struggle against colonialism and racial discrimination and for their national liberation.
Article 3
The high Contracting Parties reaffirm their faith in the policy of non-alignment and peaceful co-existance as important factors for
easing tension in the world, maintaining international peace and security, and strengthening national sovereignty and independence.
Article 4
The high Contracting Parties shall maintain regular contacts with each other on major international problems affecting the interests
of both States, through meetings and exchanges of views at all levels.
Article 5
The high Contracting Parties shall continue to strengthen and widen their mutually advantageous and all-round cooperation in the
economic, scientific and technical fields. The two countries shall develop mutual cooperation in the fields of trade, transport
and communications between them on the basis of the principles of equality, mutual benefit and the most-favoured nation principle.
Article 6
The high Contracting Parties further agree to make joint studies and take point action in the fields of flood control, river basin
development and the development of hydro-electric power and irrigation.
Article 7
The high Contracting Parties shall promote relations in the fields of art, literature, education, culture, sports and health.
Article 8
In accordance with the ties of friendship existing between the two countries each of the high Contracting Parties solemnly declares
that it shall not enter into or participate in any military alliance directed against the other party.
Each of the high Contracting Parties shall refrain from any aggression against the other party and shall not allow the use of its
territory for committing any act that may cause military damage to or constitute a threat to the security of the other high contracting
party.
Article 9
Each of the high Contracting Parties shall refrain from giving any assistance to any third party taking part in an armed conflict,
against the other party. In case either party is attacked or threatened with attack, the high contracting parties shall immediately
enter into mutual consultations in order to take appropriate effective measures to eliminate the threat and thus ensure the peace
and security of their counties.
Article 10
Each of the high Contracting Parties solemnly declares that it shall not undertake any commitment secret or open, toward one or more
States which may be incompatible with the present Treaty.
Article 11
The present Treaty is signed for a term of twenty five years and shall be subject to renewal by mutual agreement of the high Contracting
Parties.
The Treaty shall come into force with immediate effect from the date of its signature.
Article 12
Any differences in interpreting any article or articles of the present Treaty that may arise between the high Contracting Parties
shall be settled on a bilateral basis by peaceful means in a spirit of mutual respect and understanding.
DONE in Dacca on the nineteenth day of March nineteen hundred and seventy two.
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(Smt) INDIRA GANDHI
SHEIKH MUJIBUR RAHMAN
Prime Minister
Prime Minister
For the Republic
For the People’s
of India
Republic of Bangladesh
