Bangladesh diplomat speaks of his country’s trade potential

KARACHI: Bangladesh’s Deputy High Commissioner in Karachi, Muhammad Sakib Sadakat, has urged Pakistan and Bangladesh to strengthen bilateral trade and deepen economic cooperation by encouraging greater business-to-business engagement, saying both countries possess significant untapped commercial potential that can be unlocked through closer collaboration and increased exchange of trade delegations.

Speaking during a meeting with a delegation of the SITE Association of Industry (SAI), the deputy high commissioner invited Pakistani industrialists to visit Bangladesh to explore investment and trade opportunities, assuring them of the High Commission’s full support in facilitating business contacts and market access.

The SAI delegation was led by President Abdul Rehman Fudda and included Senior Vice President Ahmed Zulfiqar Chaudhry, Vice President Muhammad Tahir Goreja, former President Abdul Rasheed, and Chairman of the International Relations and Diplomatic Affairs Committee Junaid-ur-Rehman.

During the meeting, both sides discussed measures to enhance bilateral trade, diversify the range of traded products, facilitate the exchange of business delegations, and improve overall trade connectivity.

The industrialists highlighted the need to increase the frequency of direct flights between Pakistan and Bangladesh and expand sea cargo services, saying improved logistics would help reduce trade costs and significantly boost bilateral commerce.

The Deputy High Commissioner encouraged Pakistani exporters to study the Bangladeshi market and align their products with local demand, describing Bangladesh as a promising destination for Pakistani exports and investment.

He said that sustained engagement between the private sectors of both countries, coupled with stronger institutional cooperation, would help unlock the full potential of bilateral trade and investment.

The SAI delegation also invited the Deputy High Commissioner to visit the association at a mutually convenient date to further strengthen cooperation between the business communities of the two countries.

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