The New Nation - Internet Edition

A discussion meeting between visiting Chinese Delegation and the business leaders of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) was held on October14 at FBCCI Board Room. Liang Wentao, Deputy Director General of the Department of Asia Affairs, Ministry of Commerce of China led the Seven member delegation. Abul Kashem Ahmed, First Vice-President of FBCCI chaired the meeting while Mr. Abu Alam Chowdhury, Vice President, FBCCI and Directors of FBCCI attended. Mir Shahabuddin Mohammad, Secretary General, FBCCI conducted the meeting.

Welcoming the delegation Abul Kashem Ahmed, First Vice-President of FBCCI said that China and Bangladesh the two friendly countries have been enjoying stable and healthy relations. Terming China as one of the major co-operation partners Mr. Ahmed recalled the support of China and emphasized on exploration of joint opportunities for enhancing commercial relations. The First Vice-President of FBCCI urged the delegation to provided duty free access of Bangladeshi products to China. He also requested for transfer of technology to Bangladeshi enterprises for their competitiveness.

Liang Wentao, Leader of the Chinese Delegation expressed his interest to import more products from Bangladesh Deputy Director General of the Department of Asia Affairs, Ministry of Commerce of China. They will identify more Bangladeshi products having export potentials to China, he added. The Chinese Leader also mentioned that they are sending buying mission regularly to Bangladesh for reducing the trade gap between Bangladesh and China.

In the open discussion businessmen from Bangladesh urged the Chinese delegation for more export of Bangladeshi goods and joint venture with the Chinese counterparts. They also urged the Chinese delegation for easing visa formalities for Bangladeshi businessmen to visit China.