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Bangladesh commerce secretary visits Australia for trade growth

22 Feb '24
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Pic: Adobe Stock
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  • During his visit, key talks were held to boost economic connections and broaden product exchanges.
  • In a significant session with Philippa King, deputy CEO of Austrade, the emphasis was on strengthening bilateral economic bonds.
  • Tapan Kanti Ghosh also attended a seminar hosted by the Australia Bangladesh Business Council in Sydney as the chief guest.
Commerce secretary Tapan Kanti Ghosh recently embarked on a significant visit to Australia, aligning with the government’s efforts to bolster bilateral trade and investment between Bangladesh and Australia.

His visit included pivotal discussions aimed at enhancing economic ties and diversifying product exchanges.

In a crucial meeting with Philippa King, deputy chief executive of the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade), the focus was on fortifying economic relations between the two nations.

King underscored the importance of product diversification to stimulate trade and investment, emphasising the need for increased collaboration between universities in Bangladesh and Australia to enhance higher education opportunities.

Furthermore, the dialogue encompassed plans for a joint investment seminar aimed at fostering bilateral investment.

Ghosh expressed appreciation for Australia’s commitment to maintaining Bangladesh’s status as a least developed country in the Australian market, acknowledging the mutual benefits derived from this arrangement.

During his visit, the commerce secretary also graced a seminar organised by the Australia Bangladesh Business Council in Sydney, where he served as the chief guest. This engagement provided a platform for further discussions on strengthening economic cooperation and exploring avenues for bilateral trade expansion.

ALCHEMPro News Desk (DR)

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