The Bangladesh-China Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCCI) and the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) Academy have discussed expanding cooperation in trade, investment, research and the exhibition industry between the two countries.

The discussions took place on Tuesday (October 13) at the BCCCI office in Gulshan, Dhaka, during a meeting between BCCCI leaders and a two-member delegation led by CCPIT Academy President Zhao Ping.

BCCCI Secretary-General Jamilur Rahman welcomed the delegation.

During the meeting, Zhao Ping praised Bangladesh’s economic growth, large consumer market, demographic potential and business opportunities. He also welcomed the possibility of BCCCI’s participation in research on the business environment in South Asia. In addition, he discussed the CCPIT Academy’s training programmes on Chinese policies and business practices.

Energy, the exhibition industry, research and knowledge exchange were identified as key areas for cooperation. Discussions included potential Chinese investment in LPG storage facilities, battery technology and solar power to help address the energy crisis.

Proposals were also raised to improve infrastructure and connectivity at the exhibition centre in Chattogram, organise specialised exhibitions on electric vehicles, solar energy and food products, and conduct joint research across various sectors.

BCCCI Executive Director Md Abu Taher highlighted the decade-long relationship between the two organisations. He sought CCPIT’s cooperation in expanding opportunities for Bangladeshi businesspeople to participate in major Chinese trade exhibitions and training programmes.

BCCCI Vice-Presidents Khandaker Atikur Rahman and Masud Ali Khan, Adviser Md Faizul Alam, and Director Dr Md Rakibul Haque were also present at the meeting.

The participants expressed hope that joint research, technology transfer, investment and the development of the exhibition industry would further strengthen business ties between Bangladesh and China.
Source: BSS