Bangladesh, Zambia explore trade and investment opportunities
Diplomatic Correspondent
Bangladesh and Zambia have discussed ways to strengthen bilateral ties and enhance trade cooperation.
The bilateral issues came up when newly appointed High Commissioner of the Republic of Zambia to Bangladesh (resident in New Delhi), Percy P. Chanda, paid his inaugural visit to Foreign Adviser Md. Touhid Hossain at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday.
During the meeting, High Commissioner Chanda expressed Zambia’s interest in importing Bangladeshi pharmaceutical products and invited Bangladesh to explore opportunities for establishing a pharmaceutical plant in Zambia.
He also conveyed Zambia’s interest in importing jute and jute products from Bangladesh while highlighting the potential for Bangladesh to import copper from Zambia.
Other potential areas of cooperation, including agriculture and contract farming, were also discussed.
The Foreign Adviser wished High Commissioner Chanda success in his new role and assured him of the Government of Bangladesh’s full support in carrying out his duties.
