Uzbekistan wants more trade with Bangladesh
Uzbekistan is keen to have more trade with Bangladesh and showed interest in joint ventures as well as more business interaction facilities in both countries, according to Uzbek Deputy Foreign Minister Bakhromjon A'loyev.
The minister made the comment while a delegation led by him had a meeting with Md Habib Ullah Dawn, president of the Commonwealth of Independent States-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CIS-BCCI) and its board of directors at a hotel in Dhaka on Friday.
They discussed matters of mutual interest and ways and means of enhancing bilateral trade and economic cooperation between Uzbekistan and Bangladesh, said a press release.
CIS-BCCI President said they work exclusively for the promotion of bilateral trade between Bangladesh and CIS countries and attaches more importance for increasing cooperation and trade facilitation between two countries, especially in the sectors of tourism, pharmaceuticals, jute goods, hospitality services and agro-processed products.
Members of the CIS-BCCI present at the meeting spoke highly on the potentials of these markets in Uzbekistan and urged the Uzbek government to extend more facilities for joint venture initiative.
They also stressed on connectivity for passengers as well as cargo by air.
Dawn asked the Uzbek delegation to consider establishing an Uzbek mission in Dhaka for smooth and easy visa facilities for the businesspeople and tourists.
Among others, Mohammad Ali Deen, senior vice-president of the chamber, Jadab Debnath, vice-president, and Mahbub Islam Runu, adviser, were present.
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