Bangladesh Ambassador to Uzbekistan Dr Mohammad Monirul Islam held a meeting with the Governor of Namangan region, on Monday at the latter’s office.
They exchanged views on the issues of mutual interests and benefits for the peoples of Bangladesh and Uzbekistan.
Highlighting the historical, cultural and spiritual ties shared by the peoples of two countries, Bangladesh Ambassador said Namangan holds special significance in light of its historical significance for the people of Bangladesh, given the fact that it is the birthplace of great Emperor Zahiruddin Muhammad Babur.
He stressed the need for translating this amount of feelings and friendship shared by the two peoples into tangible gains by facilitating their enhanced engagements in the spheres of business, investment, education, culture and tourism.
Terming Namangan as one of the textile hubs in Uzbekistan and explaining Bangladesh’s position and reputation in the global apparel market, Ambassador Dr. Islam emphasized the importance of initiating effective steps in expanding collaborations in textile related sectors between the two countries.
He also sought the Governor’s support in encouraging the business community to import pharmaceuticals, ceramics, and agricultural products from Bangladesh. He also proposed to consider establishing a sister city cooperation between Namangan and a suitable city of Bangladesh.
Governor Abdurazakov Shavkat Shokirdjanovich highly appreciated the socio-economic progress of Bangladesh, especially the achievements it has attained in the textile sector. Citing that the President of Uzbekistan advised the relevant authorities and institutions to gain experiences from other countries, more emphatically from Bangladesh to develop local textile industries, he expressed his desire to step up the level of involvements with Bangladesh to fully realize the potentials that the sector offers.
Describing the geographical and demographic advantages of the Namangan region, he urged the Bangladeshi business and investment elites to explore the region more deeply.
He welcomed the idea of formalizing sister city cooperation to share ideas and best practices in a wide range of issues with his Bangladesh counterpart.
He voiced his intention to pay an official visit to Bangladesh at a mutually convenient time.
The meeting ended with expressing commitments by both the sides to work more closely in the days to come in further deepening the bonds of friendship and connectivity between the peoples of Bangladesh and Namangan region in particular and Uzbekistan at large.