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Bangladesh-Vietnam Joint Commission has agreed to boost bilateral trade and investment through various measures, including holding trade fair in either country, reports UNB.
The Joint Commission on Economic, Commercial, Cultural, Scientific and Technological Cooperation also decided to activate joint business council and form joint business chamber as strategies to promote trade and investment.
Finance Minister Saifur Rahman led the Bangladesh side at the 2-day meeting which concluded in Hanoi, Vietnam Tuesday while Vietnamese Trade Minister Truong Dinh Tuyen led the Vietnamese side, according to a message received here.
Bangladesh expressed its interest in exporting jute goods, pharmaceuticals, plastic products, readymade garments, melamine and porcelain products to Vietnam.
The Joint Commission decided to encourage investment in their respective countries, especially in garment and labour-intensive industries.
It also agreed on cooperation in exploration of agriculture, fisheries and livestock sectors as they decided to exchange scientific information on, germplasm, undertaking training and other exchange programmes for mutual benefit.
Cooperation in tourism sector will be strengthened through both public and private sector cooperation.
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