Bangladesh and Bhutan signed the "Agreement on movement of traffic-in-transit and protocol" at the Bhutanese capital Thimpu to simplify further bilateral trade between the two neighbouring countries.
Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi and Bhutanese Minister, Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment Lyonpo Karma Dorji signed the agreement on behalf of their respective sides on Wednesday, reports BSS.
Speaking on the occasion, the Commerce Minister said that following the signing of this epoch making agreement, the trade and commerce between the two countries would be simplified further while the trade relations would get a new height.
Tipu said Bangladesh wants to expand trade and commerce among the neighbouring countries through increasing inter-communication and enriching value chain. As part of this, he said under the agreement, Bangladesh is extending Bhutan the facility for using the country's air, railways, river ports, land ports and sea ports since Bhutan is a landlocked country.
He also informed that Bangladesh would enjoy various charges and fees if
Citing that trade and commerce between the two countries is increasing day by day, Tipu said that both the countries are pledge-bound to increase this cooperation and partnership.
He also urged Bhutan to support Bangladesh in various regional and multilateral forums side by side generating hydropower.
This agreement will make more effective the PTA signed earlier between the two countries. The agreement will be made effective once both the countries ratify it.
Dasho Tashi Wangmo, Secretary, Bhutanese Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment and Dasho Karma Tshering, Secretary, Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources and other high officials were present.
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