The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI), which is the apex trade organisation of Bangladesh playing a pivotal role in consultative and advisory capacity, safeguarding the interest of the private sector in the country, has reiterated its commitment to enhancing bilateral trade relations with France, along with a concerted focus on skill development and technological advancement.

The FBCCI expressed its eagerness to collaborate with France, particularly with its counterpart, MEDEF, to establish a joint business council.

During a meeting with a delegation from the Embassy of France in Dhaka recently, FBCCI senior vice president Md Amin Helaly underscored the importance of strengthening cooperation with French counterparts.

He emphasised the need for diversified export goods and skill development to boost trade between the two nations.

Highlighting the historical ties between Bangladesh and France, Amin Helaly noted France’s position as the fifth largest export destination for Bangladesh, with a rising trend in exports such as readymade garments, knitwear, leather, and leather goods.

Amin Helaly also showcased Bangladesh’s ongoing development projects, including the establishment of deep seaports, Special Economic Zones, Hi-Tech parks, and infrastructure projects like the Rooppur Nuclear Power plant and the expansion of the railway network.

He invited French investors to explore the immense potential of the Bangladeshi market.

Julien Deur, the head of the Economic Department of the Embassy of France in Dhaka, commended Bangladesh’s economic progress and highlighted the significant opportunities for mutual benefit through bilateral trade.

He stressed the importance of Business to Business (B2B) meetings in furthering these objectives.

The meeting also saw the presence of notable figures such as former FBCCI director Tabarakul Tosaddek Hossain Khan (Tito), FBCCI secretary general Md Alamgir, and Yann Riegel, the economic attaché of the Embassy of France in Dhaka, among others.

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