State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam met D. Francisco Herrero León, president of the Seville Chamber of Commerce in Spain, to explore opportunities for strengthening trade, investment and business cooperation between Bangladesh and Spain.

The discussions focused on diversifying bilateral trade, promoting Spanish investment in Bangladesh and exploring cooperation in promising sectors, including textiles and garments, pharmaceuticals, leather, information technology, agriculture and renewable energy, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a press release on Tuesday.

The state minister highlighted the potential for collaboration in jute products and promotion of creative economy and cultural heritage.

The President of the Seville Chamber of Commerce expressed interest in organising Bangladesh centric seminar inviting Bangladesh and Spanish business communities at least once in a year and subsequent co-hosting of exposition on Bangladesh in Seville.

Both sides expressed their commitment to continued dialogue and practical initiatives to promote mutually beneficial trade and investment.

They also discussed the importance of exchanging business delegations and strengthening institutional links between the Seville Chamber of Commerce and Bangladeshi business organisations, including the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Cooperation in modernising vocational training centres and developing industry-relevant skills, exchange of information and opportunities for Bangladesh students in Seville Chamber affiliated universities were also highlighted.

The meeting reaffirmed the shared interest in building stronger business partnerships and unlocking new opportunities for economic cooperation between Bangladesh and Spain.