Bangladesh seeks stronger trade ties with Maldives
Seeking stronger trade relations with the Maldives, the Bangladeshi foreign ministry has requested the removal of trade barriers and suggested the opening of direct shipping links between Bangladesh and the Maldives.
30 Jul 2015, 9:00 AM
Seeking stronger trade relations with the Maldives, the Bangladeshi foreign ministry has requested the removal of trade barriers and suggested the opening of direct shipping links between Bangladesh and the Maldives.
In a meeting with Foreign Minister Dunya Maumoon earlier this week, the State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md. Shahriar Alam has said Bangladesh could export high quality products such as readymade garments, medicine, jute and leather goods, plastic and ceramic products at competitive prices.
According to a press statement by the Bangladeshi foreign ministry, Alam also welcomed the signing of agreements in healthcare and medical science sectors.
The move would facilitate the employment of Bangladeshi medical professionals in the Maldives and the enrollment of Maldivian students in Bangladeshi medical and dental colleges, he said.
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