Indian assistant high commissioner discusses bilateral trade with commerce minister

Indian Assistant High Commissioner Aniruddha Das paid a courtesy call on Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir, where they discussed a range of issues of mutual interest between the two countries.

The meeting was held on Saturday afternoon at Sylhet Circuit House.

During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to increase import and export activities through land ports along the Sylhet border and remove existing trade barriers.

They also explored opportunities to enhance Indian investment in Bangladesh’s jute and textile sectors and expand technical cooperation. Special initiatives to encourage Indian entrepreneurs to invest in Sylhet’s industrial zones were also discussed.

During the meeting, Muktadir urged the removal of existing trade barriers between Bangladesh and India and called for increased Indian investment to promote Bangladesh’s jute-based products and textile industries.

Speaking to the media after the meeting, the minister said that Bangladesh and India share a long-standing friendly relationship.

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He noted that both countries are working tirelessly to further strengthen ties, particularly in the trade and industrial sectors.

Expressing optimism, he said the discussions would play a positive role in boosting Sylhet’s economic development.

Aniruddha also reaffirmed his commitment to further strengthening the economic partnership between the two countries. He assured that India would continue to stand by Sylhet in its overall development efforts.

Senior local officials from relevant ministries and political leaders were also present at the meeting.