Pakistan High Commissioner Alamgir Babar has announced that Pakistan-Bangladesh Joint Business Council and Joint Economic Council meetings would be held in Islamabad soon, a press release of Pakistan High Commission in Dhaka said.
The Pakistani envoy disclosed this while he was visiting the 14th Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF) 2009 at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar in the city Sunday. "A delegation from Bangladesh is expected to visit Pakistan very soon to attend the meetings," the statement added.
It said the High Commissioner offered Bangladesh to use Pakistan as a transit point for its exports to Afghanistan and other Central Asian countries. He stated that Bangladesh knitted fabric and woolen sweater could have a good market in the Central Asian countries if the opportunities are availed by Bangladeshi exporters.
Mr. Alamgir Babar said that Trade Authority of Pakistan and Export Promotion Bureau of Bangladesh enjoy excellent relations and DITF will further strengthen this relationship.
The Pakistani envoy visited various pavilions and stalls and appreciated the variety and quality of products on display and met with the exhibitors attending the fair.
He was particularly happy to note that the Federation of Pakistani Chambers of Commerce and Industry has the biggest pavilion at the DITF and more than 60 Pakistani companies are taking part in the event.
The High Commissioner thanked Export Promotion Bureau of Bangladesh for facilitating participation of Pakistan exporters and assured continuous support and assistance from the High Commission in Dhaka for promoting bilateral trade between the two countries.
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