Bangladesh and Ghana on Tuesday agreed to enhance trade and commerce between the two countries for mutual benefits.
The consensus came when visiting Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration of the Republic of Ghana Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey called on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at her official residence Ganabhaban.
PM’s speech writer M Nazrul Islam briefed reporters after the call on.
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He said that both identified agriculture, pharmaceuticals, ICT, agro based food products, jute and jute products and textile items for the trade enhancement.
Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration of the Republic of Ghana Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey conveyed the greetings of Ghanaian President to the Prime Minister for her re-election.
She mentioned that the bilateral engagement of the two countries are increasing gradually.
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“There is ample scope to enhance the trade and commerce between the two countries,” she said.
In this connection she mentioned agriculture, pharmaceuticals, ICT and agro based food products.
She sought Bangladesh’s support for her country’s candidature in the upcoming Commonwealth Secretary General election to be held in October. This time the SG will be elected from African countries.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina also put emphasis on enhancing trade and commerce with the African countries saying that there are huge possibilities to improve trade.
In this connection, she mentioned jute and jute products and textile items.
“African countries can import these items from Bangladesh,” she said.
Talking about Commonwealth Sheikh Hasina said that once upon a time this organisation was inactive.
“But recently it has been activated and playing a strong role in investment and human resource training,” she said.
The Prime Minister put emphasis on electing an able leadership for the Secretary General post.
Ambassador at Large M Ziauddin and Principal Secretary M Tofazzel Hossain Miah were present at the meeting.