Dhaka: India has reiterated that they have no intention to get involved in Bangladesh's domestic politics as they are focusing on broadening relations in a 'sustained' way through ensuring mutual benefits and respect.

"We're trying hard to keep ourselves away from your domestic issues. I think to a large extent it has been succeeded," said Indian High Commissioner Harsh Vardhan Shringla.

Talking to diplomatic correspondents at a function at the Jatiya Press Club titled 'DCABtalk', the High Commissioner said their endeavours are not to become a factor in Bangladesh's internal politics and not to get involved in electoral process.

Shringla came up with the remark when a questioner asked whether there is any possibility to sign the long-sought Teesta water-sharing agreement between the two countries before the next general election in Bangladesh.

He, however, said India can extent technical support for Bangladesh elections (Electronic Voting Machine or Digital Voting Machine). "But such request has to come from Bangladesh side."

Diplomatic Correspondents Association, Bangladesh (DCAB) arranged the interaction with its president Rezaul Karim Lotus in the chair. DCAB general secretary Pantho Rahman also spoke on the occasion.

Responding to another question, the High Commissioner said in countries like Bangladesh and India there is no limit in terms of growing relations or the level where the relations can reach in the years to come.

"If you create an enabling environment with good connectivity and easing travel, the rest will follow. There's no limit. We share a lot and we can benefit a lot. The opportunities are tremendous," he explained.

Shringla said the two countries can move ahead in a cooperative manner for mutual growth and development.

The High Commissioner referred to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement on Teesta issue during Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's New Delhi visit, and hoped that they look forward to seeing the signing of the deal as early as possible.

"I firmly believe it's only my government and Excellency Sheikh Hasina, your government that can and will find an early solution to Teesta water sharing," Modi said on April 8 with Prime Minister Hasina beside him.

Shringla said there are efforts from both sides to create a relationship that is 'sustainable' and can be 'sustained' over a period of time ensuring mutual benefit and mutual respect.

The High Commissioner said there are significant progresses in addressing 'irritants' in the relations between the two countries.

For example, he said, the two countries 'comprehensively' addressed Land Boundary Agreement which is very important one.

Over border killing, Shringla said there has been 'vast decrease' in terms of deaths along the border.

"We've come a long way," the High Commissioner said adding that both sides are working to bring down it to a zero level.

Shringla talked about common rivers' water sharing between the two countries. "We need to work together and closely on water sharing and water management (of common rivers)."

The High Commissioner said the strength of bilateral relationship between the two countries is in the strong people-to-people contacts.

To that end, he mentioned that a liberalised visa policy and a number of measures to ease access to Indian visa for Bangladesh nationals that boosted the movement of Bangladesh nationals to India.

On cooperation between the two countries connecting Chittagong and Mongla port use, the High Commissioner said the two sides are working to quickly conclude the SOP (standard operating procedure).

Responding to a question on BBIN motor vehicle agreement, Shringla said they respect Bhutan's position (as Bhutan is still working to overcome its internal differences) but Bhutan can join three other countries later.