Economic Reporter :
Economic Relations Division (ERD) Senior Secretary Mohammad Mejbahuddin has sought duty-free market access like textiles and RMGs, leather and leather goods, pharmaceuticals and other agro-items to Saudi market.
The secretary made the request during the two-day 11th session of the Joint Commission between Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia held on Wednesday and Thursday in Dhaka.
The secretary is leading the home side while Deputy Minister of International Affairs, Ministry of Labour of Saudi Arabia Dr Ahmad Bin Fahad Al-Fuhaid the Saudi team.
The Joint Commission meeting organised by the ERD. Senior officials from the respective ministries, divisions and agencies of both the countries took part in different sessions. Following the closing session of the two-day joint commission meeting, the Saudi Deputy Minister and the ERD Senior Secretary signed the agreed minutes at the ERD conference room on Thursday. Welcoming the Bangladesh proposal, the Saudi side offered to enhance bilateral trade. Both sides also agreed to take necessary steps for technical cooperation between the BSTI and the SASO.
Speaking at the closing session, Dr Ahmad Bin Fahad Al-Fuhaid said Saudi Arabia wants to forge a stronger partnership with Bangladesh. Asked whether the Saudi assistance to Bangladesh would be affected due to the current economic position in the KSA, Dr Ahmad said they do not see any possible affect as the Saudi economy is moving forward.
Economic Relations Division (ERD) Senior Secretary Mohammad Mejbahuddin has sought duty-free market access like textiles and RMGs, leather and leather goods, pharmaceuticals and other agro-items to Saudi market.
The secretary made the request during the two-day 11th session of the Joint Commission between Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia held on Wednesday and Thursday in Dhaka.
The secretary is leading the home side while Deputy Minister of International Affairs, Ministry of Labour of Saudi Arabia Dr Ahmad Bin Fahad Al-Fuhaid the Saudi team.
The Joint Commission meeting organised by the ERD. Senior officials from the respective ministries, divisions and agencies of both the countries took part in different sessions. Following the closing session of the two-day joint commission meeting, the Saudi Deputy Minister and the ERD Senior Secretary signed the agreed minutes at the ERD conference room on Thursday. Welcoming the Bangladesh proposal, the Saudi side offered to enhance bilateral trade. Both sides also agreed to take necessary steps for technical cooperation between the BSTI and the SASO.
Speaking at the closing session, Dr Ahmad Bin Fahad Al-Fuhaid said Saudi Arabia wants to forge a stronger partnership with Bangladesh. Asked whether the Saudi assistance to Bangladesh would be affected due to the current economic position in the KSA, Dr Ahmad said they do not see any possible affect as the Saudi economy is moving forward.
