Vietnamese Ambassador to Bangladesh Pham Viet Chien has said Bangladesh and his country can complement each other for the development of the apparel industry and reap mutual trade benefits. Pham called on Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) President Faruque Hassan in Dhaka Monday (January 16, 2023). Read more: Bangladesh, Vietnam eye $2 billion trade in 2023 They discussed the present market situation in readymade garments (RMG), global trends and opportunities while sharing how both countries were addressing their challenges. Pham and Faruque also talked about possible avenues of working together to unlock mutual trade potential through meaningful collaboration. They emphasised the exchange of experience and expertise in the apparel industries of Bangladesh and Vietnam. Read more: Vietnam honours three Bangladeshis for promoting people-to-people ties Pham and Faruque showed interest in facilitating the sharing of knowledge and expertise in the apparel and textile industries through collaboration between the BGMEA University of Fashion and Technology (BUFT) and Vietnamese apparel trade associations and fashion institutes.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Bangladesh Pham Viet Chien has said their former President Ho Chi Minh devoted his whole life to independence of the nation, freedom and happiness of Vietnamese people, peace and friendship among the progressive people around the world. “His life and career are a revolutionary epic and a shining example of patriotism and intellectual leadership, an intimacy with great attachment to the people, a bright virtue, a great soul and a great personality, which will forever be the pride of generations of Vietnamese people,” said the envoy. With infinite gratitude, the Embassy of Vietnam and Bangladesh-Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BVCCI) jointly celebrated the 132nd birth anniversary of former President Ho Chi Minh in Bangladesh and recalled his contributions. Also read: Bangladesh wants fair prices for its products in European market

Newly-appointed Vietnam Ambassador to Bangladesh Pham Viet Chien on Sunday said there is scope to further intensify the cooperation between Bangladesh and Vietnam.