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September 1, 2000
Dhaka (UNB)- Commerce Minister Abdul Jalil yessterday said the investment policy of the present government was liberal and attractive. He told this in a meeting with the visiting Bhutanese delegation led by its Foreign Secretary Dasho Ugen Shering. The minister said Bangladesh gives top most priority to bilateral discussions side by side the multilateral initiatives to promote trade relations. Appreciating the excellent trade relations with Bhutan since independence the Minister said there were a number unexplored and partially explored avenues where joint-venture investment could benefit both the countries. He said in order to identify the possible sectors and taking steps for investment, frequent exchange of visits of private and government delegations could play a vital role. He also laid stress on organizing single country fair to promote trade and commerce between the two countries. Jalil said his government wants to raise the volume of trade with Bhutan, a member of SAARC. Reciprocating the idea Shering said his country was eager to increase trade ties with Bangladesh. He said there are ample scopes to increase the present volume of trade and the Bhutanese government is ready to extend all cooperation in this direction. Commerce Secretary Golam Rahman, Bhutanese Ambassador Dasho Latu Wangchuk and other members of the delegation were present, said an official handout. |