The second ‘South Asia Maritime and Logistics Forum-2018’ is set to begin on October 9 to attract investment in infrastructure and innovation of new technology in the shipping sector.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is expected to inaugurate the South Asia Maritime and Logistics Forum as the chief guest at 4pm on October 9, this was revealed by Shipping Minister Shajahan Khan at a press conference at his ministry here on Sunday.
Shipping Secretary Md Abdus Samad and Director General of Department of Shipping Commodore Syed Ariful Islam, among others, were present at the press conference.
The Shipping Ministry in cooperation with Gateway Media Private Limited and Colombo International Maritime Conference Events (CIMC) organized the two-day forum.
Shajahan said ministers, top officials and investors from the USA, India, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Nepal and Bhutan are expected to participate in the forum.
