The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industries (FBCCI) President Mahbubul Alam said connectivity between people-to-people is essential for bilateral trade with the ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) countries.
He made these remarks during a meeting with the visiting delegation from the Foreign Service Academy (FSA) at FBCCI Icon in Motijheel on Monday.
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The FCA delegation visited FBCCI as part of the 29th Diplomatic Training Course for Young Officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Special Course for Young Diplomats of ASEAN Countries. The Rector of FSA Mashfee Binte Shams, led the delegation.
"The ASEAN member countries are very close neighbours of Bangladesh with untapped potential to grow our businesses. FBCCI aims for a prosperous and solvent Bangladesh where a vibrant business community and a techno-savvy, skilled workforce," said Mahbubul.
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"Environment-friendly green industrialization, increased participation of women in trade and business, and hassle-free, automated service processes for businessmen will be ensured,” he said.
FBCCI Senior VP Md Amin Helaly delivered the closing remarks at the meeting, while Secretary General Md Alamgir presented an overview of FBCCI.
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FBCCI Director Ishaqul Alam Sweet and Niaz Ali Chisty, among others, were present at the meeting.