A delegation of the Saudi Arabia-Bangladesh Chamber of
Commerce and Industry (SABCCI), led by its President Ashraful Haq Chowdhury,
paid a courtesy call on the state minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed
Islam, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today. a press release said.
During the meeting, the delegation briefed the state
minister on SABCCI's initiatives to enhance bilateral trade, investment, and
business cooperation, including plans for trade promotion activities,
international exhibitions, and a Bangladesh-Saudi Investment Forum in the
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. They also sought the Ministry's support in
facilitating coordination with the relevant Saudi authorities.
The state minister commended SABCCI's efforts and reaffirmed
the Ministry's continued support in strengthening Bangladesh-Saudi economic
relations. She highlighted opportunities for expanding trade, investment, and
skilled workforce cooperation, emphasizing technical and vocational skills
development. She also underscored the importance of women's economic
empowerment and promoting Bangladesh's creative industries, handicrafts, and
diversified jute products in the Saudi market.
The delegation reaffirmed its commitment to advancing
bilateral economic cooperation.
