Dharmapala Weerakkody, High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to Bangladesh, paid a courtesy visit to Anwar Hossain, Administrator of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and Vice-Chairman of the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) at the EPB office in Dhaka.
During the meeting held on December 09, they discussed opportunities for further strengthening bilateral trade and investment relations between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.
BGMEA Administrator Anwar Hossain highlighted the potential for collaboration between the two countries in areas such as joint ventures, technology transfer, and skill development.
He expressed his keen interest in exploring new avenues for cooperation with Sri Lanka, particularly in the areas of textile and apparel manufacturing.
He noted that Bangladesh and Sri Lanka share complementary strengths in the textile and apparel industry and could benefit from closer collaboration.
The High Commissioner emphasized fostering closer economic relations with Bangladesh and exploring new avenues for cooperation, including the apparel industry which is a key sector for both countries.
Both sides agreed to work together to take concrete steps to realize the full potential of the bilateral economic partnership.