South American country Argentina is very keen to expand its trade relations with Bangladesh.
A special delegation including businessmen and higher government officials will visit Bangladesh at the end of February.
The Head of the Economic and Trade Office and Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) of the Argentina Embassy in New Delhi Franco Agustin Senilliani Melchior made this call during a courtesy meeting with the FBCCI business leaders at the FBCCI office on Tuesday, said a media release.
He said that both countries have a lot of potential. There is a huge demand for minerals including lithium, olive oil, processed food, raw materials of gold, etc.
Argentina could be a good option for Bangladesh for importing these products. At the same time, there is a huge demand for textiles in Argentina. Bangladesh can explore the textile market in Argentina and look for ways to export it to the country, he added.
He also invited Bangladeshi investors to explore the diversified sectors of Argentina.
FBCCI thanked Argentina for taking steps to open an embassy in Bangladesh.
FBCCI Vice President Md Amin Helaly said that Argentina could be a good option for Bangladesh in terms of Minerals and edible oil. At the same time, it is a good opportunity for Bangladeshi exporters to grab the textile market of Argentina.
He said FBCCI will cooperate in building strong ties between the two countries by facilitating B2B meetings.
Officials are to attend the Bangladesh Business Summit which is scheduled to be held in March this year.
FBCCI Director Md Rejaul Kariem Rejnu, MGR Nasir Majumder, Bijoy Kumar Kejriwal, Hafez Harun, Dr Nadia Binte Amin, and Akash Mahmood were also present at the meeting.
Bd-pratidin English/Golam Rosul
