He also asked businessmen of the two countries to come forward to resolve complexities prevailing in the trade sector.
“It’ll be easier to resolve problems if they are indentified. I hope the Indian businessmen will take initiatives in this regard,” he said.
“Solving the identified problems will not only benefit both countries, but also speed up trade,” the minister said at a video conference organised by Associated Chamber of Commerce and Industry of India titled ‘Vision Meghalaya, vision North East India Bangaldesh partnership’.
India should take necessary steps as there will be no problem in the supply chain of essential goods due to the ongoing coronavirus situation, he said.
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“To continue the import-export trade in the private sector, the government has to take steps at the policymaking level. Efforts are being made to remove non-tariff barriers,” he added.
State Minister for Development of North Eastern Region of the Prime Minister’s Office Jitendra Singh, Chief Minister of the State of Meghalaya Conrad K Sangma, secretary to the Commerce Ministry of Bangladesh Dr Mohammad Zafar Uddin, Additional Secretary Sarifa Khan and Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Riva Ganguly Das took part in the conference.
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India is Bangladesh’s second largest trade partner. Over the last decade, Bangladesh’s trade volume with India has risen to $8.9 billion from $5.1 billion, the commerce minister said.