Diplomatic Correspondent

Marcelo Carlos Sesa, Argentina's ambassador in Bangladesh, met with Anwar Hossain, Administrator of BGMEA and Vice-Chairman of the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB), yesterday at the EPB office in Dhaka.

The meeting focused on exploring potential areas of trade and investment and enhancing collaboration between Bangladesh and Argentina.

During the discussions, they emphasized the immense potential for boosting bilateral trade and investment through strengthened partnerships, said a press release today.

They highlighted the importance of increasing communication and fostering stronger ties between the business communities of both countries to unlock the full potential of trade opportunities.

Ambassador Marcelo Sesa and BGMEA Administrator Anwar Hossain underscored the need for organizing road shows and single-country fairs to facilitate direct communication between businessmen in Bangladesh and Argentina.

Such initiatives would provide an excellent platform for showcasing the strengths and capabilities of both countries, allowing businesses to explore new trade and investment opportunities.

Anwar Hossain briefed Ambassador Sesa on Bangladesh's strong focus on product diversification in the ready-made garment sector, particularly expanding into high-value apparel using man-made fibers. He sought the Ambassador's support in increasing garment exports to Argentina.

Administrator Anwar Hossain informed the Ambassador of Bangladesh's interest in importing cotton from Argentina, highlighting the mutual benefits of such a partnership.

This collaboration could create a win-win scenario for both countries, contributing to the growth of their respective economies.

The BGMEA Administrator also requested the Ambassador's assistance in simplifying the visa process for Bangladeshi businesspeople seeking to visit Argentina, to foster stronger business exchanges.