Business Desk :
European Union (EU) Delegation to Bangladesh Ambassador Charles Whiteley has praised Bangladesh’s recent economic transformation and its ability to produce quality exportable products in the region.
He made the statement while meeting the Board of Directors of Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) at Gulshan office in Dhaka on Wednesday, said a press release.
The EU envoy was received by MCCI members, led by its President Md Saiful Islam.
During the visit, Whiteley emphasized the capacity building of public, private, civil society organizations which will be needed for maintaining the sustainability of the LDC graduation process.
Assuring that EU would look into the concerns very pragmatically, he mentioned that there were untapped areas of cooperation where many of the member countries of the EU might be able to collaborate on rendering technical support like renewable energy, skills development, up-skilling and re-skilling, some special programmes for high tech jobs, among others.
Whiteley also expressed his willingness to promote EU investment in Bangladesh and was ready to provide feedback and assistance in improving Bangladesh’s business climate.
The ambassador assured of the EU’s continued support and assistance to Bangladesh’s developmental pursuits and sustainable LDC graduation.
Meanwhile, MCCI President Md Saiful Islam thanked the ambassador and deeply appreciated the role and contribution of the EU in the socio-economic development of Bangladesh.
He categorically mentioned the benefits received by Bangladesh through the EU’s EBA programme which has significantly helped the country to reduce poverty, strengthen women empowerment and make visible progress in social development. MCCI further mentioned Bangladesh’s commitment on the EU road map concerning labour standards and workers rights.
